Madness Quote by Larry Niven
““The majority is always sane””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Soft Weapon" (1975) by Larry Niven
The majority’s consensus is portrayed as a marker of sanity, implying conformity equates rationality.
In simple terms: Majority = sanity.
Key Takeaway
Question groupthink.
Themes
conformity
sanity
majority
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- team decisions
- public policy
- media narratives
Key Concepts
social psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When does consensus mislead?
- How to value dissent?
A Different Perspective
Minorities can be correct.
