Fox vs. Hedgehog (Tetlock)

A surreal illustration depicting a fox and a hedgehog respectively representing different thought processes. The fox is surrounded by symbols of knowledge and complexity, while the hedgehog stands amidst simple, clear concepts and structures, all set in an imaginative landscape.

The Fox vs. The Hedgehog Quiz

Explore your thinking style and decision-making approach with our engaging quiz, inspired by philosopher Isaiah Berlin's allegory of the fox and the hedgehog. Do you prefer to know many little things or focus on one big idea? Find out where you fall on this spectrum by taking our quiz!

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, you will:

Discover your tendency towards complexity or simplicity in understanding politics.
Evaluate your openness to diverse opinions and your decision-making strategies.
Gain insights into your cognitive style and how it influences your approach to conflicts.

13 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CuriousMind42

I am more likely to know many small things and be content to improvise explanations on a case-by-case basis than I am to know one big thing and try to explain as much as possible within that conceptual framework.

True

False

Scholars are usually at greater risk of exaggerating how complex the world is than they are of underestimating how complex it is.

True

False

We are closer than many think to achieving parsimonious explanations of politics

True

False

I think politics is more cloudlike than clocklike ("cloudlike" meaning inherently unpredictable; "clocklike" meaning perfectly predictable if we have adequate knowledge).

True

False

The more common error in decision making is to abandon good ideas too quickly, not to stick with bad ideas too long.

True

False

Having clear rules and order at work is essential for success.

True

False

Even after I have made up my mind about something, I am always eager to consider a different opinion

True

False

I dislike questions that can be answered in many different ways.

True

False

I usually make important decisions quickly and confidently.

True

False

When considering most conflict situations, I can usually see how both sides could be right.

True

False

It is annoying to listen to someone who cannot seem to make up his or her mind.

True

False

I prefer interacting with people whose opinions are very different from my own.

True

False

When trying to solve a problem I often see so many options that it is confusing.

True

False

Fox vs. Hedgehog (Tetlock)

The Fox vs. The Hedgehog Quiz

More Quizzes