Evidence Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““We often fail to allow for the possibility that evidence that should be critical to our judgment is missing—what we see is all there is.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
We often ignore missing evidence, assuming what we see is complete, leading to biased judgments.
In simple terms: Assume missing data exists.
Seek hidden information before deciding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical diagnosis
- financial investing
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence might you be overlooking?
- How can you verify completeness of information?
May cause analysis paralysis.