Bias Quote by Uri Bram
““many instances of supervisory madness are not the result of malice or idiocy, but rather genuine unawareness due to impeded data-flows (and resultant sample selection bias).””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Supervisory Madness” by Uri Bram, 2023
Supervisory errors often stem from poor information flow and biased data, not intentional harm or stupidity.
In simple terms: Bad decisions happen because leaders lack clear, unbiased data.
Key Takeaway
Improve data transparency and address bias.
Themes
leadership
decisionmaking
bias
communication
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
critical
insightful
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project reviews
- policy drafting
- risk assessments
Key Concepts
information flow
sample selection bias
organizational blind spots
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure data reaches decision‑makers?
- What checks can detect hidden bias?
A Different Perspective
If data is incomplete, even good intentions can cause harm.
