Biased Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““when System 2 is otherwise engaged, we will believe almost anything. System 1 is gullible and biased to believe, System 2 is in charge of doubting and unbelieving, but System 2 is sometimes busy, and often lazy. Indeed, there is evidence that people are more likely to be influenced by empty persuasive messages, such as commercials, when they are tired and depleted.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
When analytical thinking is occupied, we accept persuasive messages without scrutiny.
In simple terms: System 2 fatigue makes us gullible.
Key Takeaway
Pause and engage critical thinking.
Themes
cognitive bias
persuasion
mental fatigue
Mood
analytical
cautionary
Type
psychology
education
When to use this quote
- advertising
- political messaging
- decision making
Key Concepts
dual‑process theory
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you notice your judgment slipping?
- How can you strengthen System 2 in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on intuition can lead to errors.
