Get better Quote by Daniel Kahneman
“One thing we have lost, that we had in the past, is a sense of progress, that things are getting better. There is a sense of volatility, but not of progress.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, 2011
Modern society feels volatile but lacks a clear sense of progress, leading to pessimism about improvement.
In simple terms: We miss a feeling of progress.
Key Takeaway
Recognize incremental improvements.
Themes
progress
volatility
perception
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- public policy
- personal development
- media analysis
Key Concepts
economics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure true progress?
- What narratives reinforce a sense of improvement?
A Different Perspective
Progress may be uneven and unseen.
