Are they blind? They don't know how to watch things. They don't know how to see anything but what the expect to see
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often fail to see reality, viewing only what they expect to see.
- In plain terms
- They cannot see things clearly, only what they already expect.
- What can you take from it?
- Expectations block clear observation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you seeing what you expect?
- How do you check your bias?
Another view
It assumes people are incapable of seeing beyond expectations.
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