Every Quote by Steven Seagal
“You do 1,000 interviews, 20 percent of every one is not what you said, or is twisted a little. If you multiply 20 by 1,000 you've got a lot of inaccuracies out there.”
About This Quote
Repeated interviews produce many errors, especially when a portion are misrepresented or twisted.
In simple terms: Interviews often contain inaccuracies due to misrepresentation.
Key Takeaway
Validate information from multiple sources.
Themes
communication
accuracy
misinformation
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
advisory
critical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- research
- hiring processes
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
information distortion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you detect twisted statements?
- What safeguards reduce interview errors?
A Different Perspective
Even large sample sizes can be skewed by systematic errors.
