Experts Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
“The foresight of financial experts was, as so often, a poor guide to the future.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Crash, 1979
Expert predictions often fail, showing limits of specialized foresight.
In simple terms: Experts often guess wrong.
Rely on diverse perspectives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- policy planning
- business strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to evaluate expert advice?
- What alternatives exist?
Experts can be overconfident.