We afford automatic respect to superstar business moguls, politicians, and actors and to anyone flying around in a private jet, as if their accomplishments must reflect unique qualities not shared by those forced to eat commercial airline food. And we place too much confidence in the overly precise predictions of people - political pundits, financial experts, business consultants - who claim a track record demonstrating expertise.


Chapter 10, The Drunkard's Walk, p. 199-200

Leonard Mlodinow Quotes

We afford automatic respect to superstar business moguls, politicians, and actors and to anyone flying around in a private jet, as if their...

We afford automatic respect to superstar business moguls, politicians, and actors and to anyone flying around in a private jet, as if their...

We afford automatic respect to superstar business moguls, politicians, and actors and to anyone flying around in a private jet, as if their...

We afford automatic respect to superstar business moguls, politicians, and actors and to anyone flying around in a private jet, as if their...