Believers Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““that people can maintain an unshakable faith in any proposition, however absurd, when they are sustained by a community of like-minded believers.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, 2011
People can cling to irrational beliefs if a supportive community reinforces them, even when the ideas are absurd.
In simple terms: Community can make absurd ideas seem true.
Key Takeaway
Question the group’s influence on beliefs.
Themes
belief
social_influence
irrationality
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political movements
- cult recruitment
- online forums
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
groupthink
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you hold because of your peers?
- How can you test a belief’s validity alone?
A Different Perspective
Strong community ties can also protect against harmful misinformation.
