Common Quote by Rene Descartes
“Common sense is the best distributed thing in the world, for we all think we possess a good share of it.”
About This Quote
Common sense is widely shared, yet individuals overestimate their own portion of it.
In simple terms: People think they have more common sense than they actually do.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of personal judgment.
Themes
humility
knowledge
perception
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- team projects
- public policy
- education
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify your own assumptions?
- When does common sense mislead?
A Different Perspective
Assumes common sense is uniformly accurate, which may not hold.
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