Ability Quote by Daniel Kahneman
“Our comforting conviction that the world makes sense rests on a secure foundation: our almost unlimited ability to ignore our ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, 2011
People ignore their own ignorance, creating an illusion that the world is understandable.
In simple terms: We pretend we know more than we do.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge unknowns and seek evidence.
Themes
cognitive bias
ignorance
confidence
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- learning
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
epistemology
psychology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you assume you know?
- How can you test those assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming bias requires effort and humility.
