Compromise Quote by Manuel de Landa
““Imperfect knowledge, incomplete assessment of feedback, limited memory and recall, as well as poor problem-solving skills result in a form of rationality that attains not optimal decisions but more or less satisfactory compromises between conflicting constraints.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Theory of Complex Systems, Manuel de Landa, 1999
Human decision‑making is limited by imperfect knowledge, memory, and problem‑solving, leading to satisficing rather than optimal choices.
In simple terms: Decisions are often just good enough, not perfect.
Key Takeaway
Accept and improve satisficing choices.
Themes
decision‑making
bounded rationality
compromise
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- public policy
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
cognitive limits
heuristics
trade‑offs
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify when a compromise is insufficient?
- What tools can reduce cognitive bias?
A Different Perspective
Limited data can still produce poor outcomes.
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