Statement Quote by David McRaney
““The more info you get about a statement, the more likely you are to believe that statement.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Factfulness by Hans Rosling, 2018 (cited by McRaney)
More information can create an illusion of certainty, increasing belief in a claim.
In simple terms: More info can make us trust a statement more.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence, not just information.
Themes
cognition
bias
information
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- politics
- science communication
- marketing
Key Concepts
confirmation bias
overconfidence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a claim?
- What role does source credibility play?
A Different Perspective
More data doesn’t guarantee truth.
