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“the essence of intuitive heuristics: when faced with a difficult question, we often answer an easier one instead, usually without noticing the substitution.” quote by Daniel Kahneman
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““the essence of intuitive heuristics: when faced with a difficult question, we often answer an easier one instead, usually without noticing the substitution.””

Daniel Kahneman

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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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question easy answers.

Themes

cognition bias decision‑making

Mood

analytical critical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • complex problem solving
  • daily choices
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

heuristics psychology behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What easy question are you answering instead of the hard one?
  • How can you uncover hidden complexities?
A Different Perspective

Easy substitutions can hide critical issues.

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