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“When the facts change, I change my mind,” the economist John Maynard Keynes famously said. “What do you do, sir?” quote by Nate Silver
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““When the facts change, I change my mind,” the economist John Maynard Keynes famously said. “What do you do, sir?””

Nate Silver

About This Quote

Source Book: The Signal and the Noise, 2010

When facts change, rational thinkers should adjust their views accordingly.

In simple terms: Update beliefs when evidence changes.

Key Takeaway

Stay flexible, follow data.

Themes

cognition adaptability evidence

Mood

analytical open‑minded

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • financial forecasting

Key Concepts

cognitive bias decision making science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know when to change your mind?
  • What evidence justifies a shift?
A Different Perspective

Changing opinions can be seen as indecisive.

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