A lot of the so-called systems composers have this thing…
“A lot of the so-called systems composers have this thing that the system is always right. You don't fiddle with it at all. Well, I don't think that. I think the system is as right as you judge it to be. If for some reason you don't like a bit of it you must trust your intuition on that. I don't take a doctrinaire approach to systems.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues that systems are judged by users, not by inherent correctness.
In simple terms: Systems are only as good as we deem them.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuition over rigid systems.
Themes
creativity
intuition
systems
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- software development
- music production
- business strategy
Key Concepts
design thinking
critical judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust intuition over a system?
- How do you balance structure and flexibility?
A Different Perspective
Systems can become limiting if unchallenged.