Apes Quote by Steven Erikson
“You must dismantle your sources, lest you do nothing but ape the prejudices of others”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Malazan Book of the Fallen”, 1999
Question sources before copying others’ biases; critical thinking prevents blind imitation.
In simple terms: Question sources to avoid blind copying.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate information before adopting it.
Themes
critical thinking
bias
independence
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research
- media consumption
- political discourse
- education
Key Concepts
Epistemology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify source credibility?
- What biases affect your judgments?
A Different Perspective
Even critical thinking can be limited by echo chambers.
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