We use our minds not to discover facts but to hide them…
““We use our minds not to discover facts but to hide them. One of things the screen hides most effectively is the body, our own body, by which I mean, the ins and outs of it, its interiors. Like a veil thrown over the skin to secure its modesty, the screen partially removes from the mind the inner states of the body, those that constitute the flow of life as it wanders in the journey of each day. (p.28)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The mind uses the screen to conceal bodily sensations, turning internal experience into abstract thought.
In simple terms: Our thoughts hide the body’s signals.
Key Takeaway
Notice and integrate bodily feelings.
Themes
mind-body
perception
technology
consciousness
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- clinical therapy
- human‑computer interaction
- mindful movement
Key Concepts
embodiment
screen mediation
cognitive shielding
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology shape your bodily awareness?
- What practices help you reconnect with your body?
A Different Perspective
The screen can also reveal hidden emotions when used intentionally.