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Being true Quote by Daniel Kahneman

“An individual who expresses high confidence probably has a good story, which may or may not be true.” quote by Daniel Kahneman
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“An individual who expresses high confidence probably has a good story, which may or may not be true.”

Daniel Kahneman

About This Quote

Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011

High confidence may mask false narratives; confidence isn’t proof of truth.

In simple terms: Confidence can hide false stories.

Key Takeaway

Question confidence before accepting narratives.

Themes

cognition confidence bias

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

psychological critical

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • leadership communication
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

self‑deception storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify confident claims?
  • When should you trust intuition?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can lead to errors.

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