Great thinkers Quote by Gerd Gigerenzer
“Great thinkers often learn, to their surprise, that new ideas are less than welcome.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Risk Savvy, 2014
New ideas often face resistance because people prefer familiar concepts and fear uncertainty.
In simple terms: People resist unfamiliar ideas.
Key Takeaway
Encourage openness to novel concepts.
Themes
innovation
psychology
resistance
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
analytical
motivational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- education reform
- research proposals
- policy making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
status quo
learning
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we reject new ideas?
- How can we reduce fear of change?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can stem from valid concerns about feasibility.
