Cents Quote by J. C. R. Licklider
“About 85 per cent of my "thinking" time was spent getting into a position to think, to make a decision, to learn something I needed to know. Much more time went into finding or obtaining information than into digesting it. Hours went into the plotting of graphs... When the graphs were finished, the relations were obvious at once, but the plotting had to be done in order to make them so.”
About This Quote
Much time is spent preparing to think; data collection precedes insight.
In simple terms: Preparation precedes insight.
Key Takeaway
Invest in gathering good data first.
Themes
research
analysis
learning
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- business strategy
- software development
Key Concepts
information theory
cognitive process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you streamline data gathering?
- What tools help turn data into insight?
A Different Perspective
Data overload can hinder clarity.
