Difficult Quote by Richard Dawkins
“Complex, statistically improbable things are by their nature more difficult to explain than simple, statistically probable things.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Del, 2006
Complex, unlikely events are harder to explain than simple, likely ones.
In simple terms: Complex events are harder to explain.
Simplify explanations where possible.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching science
- public policy debates
- risk assessment
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we prefer simple explanations?
- How can we convey complexity without confusion?
Oversimplification can mislead audiences.