That was how human beings satisfied their sense of responsibility - checking again even when they knew it was unnecessary
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People check things repeatedly to feel responsible.
- In plain terms
- Check twice to feel safe.
- What can you take from it?
- Double checks signal responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you check twice?
- Why do we seek reassurance?
Another view
Excessive checking can be inefficient.
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