Confidence Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““The main obstacle is that subjective confidence is determined by the coherence of the story one has constructed, not by the quality and amount of the information that supports it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
Confidence stems from narrative coherence, not from evidence quality or quantity.
In simple terms: Stories boost confidence more than facts.
Key Takeaway
Scrutinize the story behind confidence.
Themes
cognition
confidence
bias
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- risk assessment
- leadership decisions
- marketing pitches
Key Concepts
narrative construction
information processing
Questions to Reflect On
- What story are you believing?
- How can you test its factual basis?
A Different Perspective
Coherent stories can be misleading without solid evidence.
