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Decision Quote by Rolf Dobelli

“Out of the ­10,000 news stories you may have read in the last 12 months, did even one allow you to make a better decision about a serious matter in your life?” quote by Rolf Dobelli
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“Out of the ­10,000 news stories you may have read in the last 12 months, did even one allow you to make a better decision about a serious matter in your life?”

Rolf Dobelli

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Thinking Clearly, 2013

He questions whether news stories truly help us make better decisions, suggesting most information is irrelevant to personal choices.

In simple terms: News often doesn't improve decisions.

Key Takeaway

Seek useful information only.

Themes

media decision-making clarity

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

educational critical

When to use this quote

  • personal finance
  • health decisions
  • career planning

Key Concepts

cognitive bias information overload

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you determine which news impacts you?
  • What criteria help you discard irrelevant information?
A Different Perspective

Filtering news is challenging.

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