Common experience Quote by Lawrence M. Krauss
““But common sense is deceptive precisely because it is based on common experience.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Physics of Everything, 2015
Common sense can mislead because it relies on personal experience rather than systematic evidence.
In simple terms: Experience can trick our judgment.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, seek data.
Themes
critical thinking
perception
science
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- policy analysis
- everyday reasoning
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you relied on intuition and er wrong?
- How can you test a gut feeling?
A Different Perspective
It may be useful in familiar contexts but fails in novel situations.
