Comforting Quote by Steven D. Levitt
““Conventional wisdom in Galbraith's view must be simple, convenient, comfortable and comforting - though not necessarily true.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, 2009
Conventional ideas are often chosen for ease and comfort, not because they are accurate.
In simple terms: Simple ideas feel safe but may be wrong.
Key Takeaway
Question easy answers.
Themes
critical thinking
convention
truth
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- media consumption
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
comfort zones
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you accept without proof?
- How does comfort affect judgment?
A Different Perspective
Convenient ideas can resist evidence.
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