Laziness Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““The defining feature of System 2, in this story, is that its operations are effortful, and one of its main characteristics is laziness, a reluctance to invest more effort than is strictly necessary. As””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
System 2 thinking requires deliberate mental effort and tends to avoid unnecessary work, leading to a bias toward laziness.
In simple terms: Effortful thinking is often lazy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when you’re over‑simplifying tasks.
Themes
cognition
effort
bias
decision making
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- problem solving
- learning
- planning
- self‑control
Key Concepts
dual‑process theory
mental economy
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you default to quick thinking?
- How can you motivate deeper analysis?
A Different Perspective
System 2 may be overridden by System 1 impulses, causing errors.
