Beliefs Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
““The capacity for erroneous belief is very great, especially where it coincides with convenience.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Affluent Society, by John Kenneth Galbraith, 1958
People readily accept false beliefs, especially when those beliefs are convenient or serve personal interests.
In simple terms: Convenient false beliefs are common.
Key Takeaway
Question what feels easy.
Themes
cognitive bias
convenience
belief
economics
society
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- education
- media analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
critical thinking
psychology
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to convenient myths?
- How can we encourage critical scrutiny?
A Different Perspective
May overlook structural causes of belief.
