Crisis Quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
“I don't read the papers; I stopped reading the papers. I read the papers only during periods of crisis, and I think papers are too long on a regular day and too short days when we have a crisis.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Antifragile, 2012
Reading news only during crises is inefficient; regular news is too detailed, while crisis news is too brief, suggesting a selective approach to information consumption.
In simple terms: Read news only when it truly matters.
Key Takeaway
Limit news consumption to crisis periods.
Themes
efficiency
information overload
crisis management
Mood
pragmatic
critical
Type
analytical
strategic
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- policy making
- personal decision making
- investment strategy
Key Concepts
Selective exposure
media consumption
cognitive load
Questions to Reflect On
- What crises prompt you to seek news?
- How do you stay informed without overload?
A Different Perspective
Missing routine information can cause blind spots.
