Daniel Kahneman Quote by Steven D. Levitt
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““Daniel Kahneman has written: “[W]e can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Economist, 2015
We often fail to notice obvious facts and also fail to recognize our own ignorance.
In simple terms: We miss obvious things and our own blind spots.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions regularly.
Themes
cognition
bias
awareness
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
insightful
When to use this quote
- Decision making
- learning
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Metacognition
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you test if you’re missing obvious information?
- What habits reveal your blind spots?
A Different Perspective
Awareness of bias can be limited by overconfidence.
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