Assumptions Quote by Sheena Iyengar
““we all make assumptions about the world—based on individual experience and cultural background—that affect our judgment of how that balance should look””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Choosing, 2010
Explains that personal assumptions, shaped by experience and culture, influence how we perceive fairness and balance in judgments.
In simple terms: Our background colors our judgments about fairness.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions to achieve fairer decisions.
Themes
bias
culture
judgment
fairness
Mood
analytical
introspective
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- workplace evaluations
- policy making
- personal relationships
- education
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social influence
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions affect your decisions?
- How can you uncover hidden cultural biases?
A Different Perspective
Assumptions can be unconscious and hard to detect.
