Answers Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““the essence of intuitive heuristics: when faced with a difficult question, we often answer an easier one instead, usually without noticing the substitution.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, 2011
When faced with a hard problem, we unconsciously replace it with an easier one, leading to biased decisions.
In simple terms: We swap tough questions for easy ones.
Recognize and question easy answers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- complex problem solving
- daily choices
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What easy question are you answering instead of the hard one?
- How can you uncover hidden complexities?
Easy substitutions can hide critical issues.