Communication Quote by Thomas Sowell
“Knowledge can be enormously costly, and is often scattered in widely uneven fragments, too small to be individually usable in decision making. The communication and coordination of these scattered fragments of knowledge is one of the basic problems- perhaps the basic problem- of any society.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell, 2000
Knowledge is expensive, fragmented, and hard to use; coordinating it is a fundamental societal challenge.
In simple terms: Knowledge is costly and scattered.
Key Takeaway
Improve knowledge integration and communication.
Themes
economics
information theory
societal structure
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- business intelligence
Key Concepts
fragmentation
coordination
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better connect fragmented knowledge?
- What systems reduce knowledge costs?
A Different Perspective
Fragmentation may be mitigated by technology, but human factors remain.
