Lack of knowledge concerning all the factors and the failure to include them in our integral imposes false conclusions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ignoring relevant factors leads to incorrect conclusions. Full knowledge is needed for accurate reasoning.
- In plain terms
- Leaving out key facts makes your conclusions wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider all factors before deciding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What factor did you miss in your last decision?
- How can you ensure your view is complete?
Another view
Sometimes perfect information is impossible to gather in time.
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