Famous quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg

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Prejudices are so to speak the mechanical instincts of men: through their prejudices they do without any effort many thi
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"Prejudices are so to speak the mechanical instincts of men: through their prejudices they do without any effort many things they would find too difficult to think through to the point of resolving to do them"

- Georg C. Lichtenberg

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This quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg recommends that bias are a kind of instinctive actions that humans have. Bias enable us to make decisions and also act without having to assume too deeply regarding them. This can be seen as a type of psychological faster way, as it enables us to make decisions quickly as well as without needing to take into consideration all the possible effects. Nonetheless, this can also be a hazardous point, as it can bring about people choosing based on their own biases and presumptions, instead of on truths as well as proof. Bias can be both helpful and damaging, and also it is very important to be knowledgeable about them and also to believe seriously prior to choosing.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Georg C. Lichtenberg between July 1, 1742 and February 24, 1799. He/she was a famous Scientist from Germany. The author also have 59 other quotes.

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