Failure Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““Maintaining one’s vigilance against biases is a chore—but the chance to avoid a costly mistake is sometimes worth the effort.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
Being vigilant about biases is effortful, but it prevents costly errors.
In simple terms: Watch for bias to avoid mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Invest effort to check your assumptions.
Themes
cognition
decision making
risk management
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advice
analytical
When to use this quote
- financial decisions
- medical diagnosis
- hiring processes
- policy design
Key Concepts
bias
heuristics
error prevention
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embed bias checks into routine tasks?
- What costs have you incurred from unchecked bias?
A Different Perspective
Biases are often subconscious, making vigilance hard.
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