Bare Minimum Quote by Douglas Adams
““In fact, he had always done the bare minimum of research necessary to support these myths. He was lazy, and essentially what he did was allow people’s enthusiastic credulity to do the work for him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams, 1979
A character does minimal research, relying on others’ gullibility to sustain myths, highlighting laziness in intellectual work.
In simple terms: Lazy research lets others’ belief do the work.
Key Takeaway
Avoid laziness; verify facts yourself.
Themes
laziness
mythmaking
critical thinking
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic work
- media reporting
Key Concepts
information ethics
knowledge validation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your research is thorough?
- What are the risks of minimal effort?
A Different Perspective
Relying on gullibility can spread misinformation.
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