Being wrong Quote by Kathryn Schulz
“doubt is a skill. credulity ,by contrast, appears to be something very like an instinct”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Doubt” in The New Yorker, 2015
Doubt is a cultivated skill, whereas credulity is an instinctive tendency to accept without scrutiny.
In simple terms: Doubt is learned; credulity is innate.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate doubt, question assumptions.
Themes
critical thinking
skepticism
learning
psychology
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
essay
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- daily decision making
- media consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
epistemology
intellectual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- When does healthy skepticism become counterproductive?
- How can you balance doubt with trust?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on doubt can paralyze action.
