Quote by Walter Lippmann

The tendency of the casual mind is to pick out or stumble upon a sample which supports or defies its prejudices, and then to make it the representative of a whole class.

The tendency of the casual mind is to pick out or stumble up

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of casual thinking to seek out and focus on individual instances or examples that confirm or challenge existing biases. Rather than engaging in a more comprehensive and objective analysis, the casual mind often selects one sample, treating it as representative of an entire group. This reinforces preconceived notions and limits the ability to fully understand and appreciate the complexity and diversity within a class or category. It emphasizes the need to approach topics with greater open-mindedness and critical thinking to avoid oversimplification and unfair generalizations.

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Prejudice

By Walter Lippmann

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