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“We can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness.” quote by Daniel Kahneman
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“We can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness.”

Daniel Kahneman

About This Quote

Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011

We often miss obvious facts and are unaware of our own blind spots.

In simple terms: We overlook the obvious and our ignorance.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions.

Themes

cognition bias awareness

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • problem solving
  • self‑assessment

Key Concepts

metacognition self‑deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obvious facts have you ignored?
  • How can you detect your blind spots?
A Different Perspective

Self‑awareness is hard to achieve.

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