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“People dislike uncertainty so much that they will impose an order on it even when it doesn't exist.” quote by Michael Lewis
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“People dislike uncertainty so much that they will impose an order on it even when it doesn't exist.”

Michael Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Big Short? Actually from his writing on finance, possibly article

People create false order to reduce discomfort from uncertainty.

In simple terms: We impose order on chaos.

Key Takeaway

Beware of artificial structures.

Themes

uncertainty order psychology bias

Mood

anxious analytical

Type

economic psychological

When to use this quote

  • finance
  • policy making
  • personal planning
  • team management

Key Concepts

cognitive bias social constructs

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fear uncertainty?
  • How can we accept ambiguity?
A Different Perspective

Order may ignore real complexity.

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