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“Your questions contain hidden assumptions; that's the point. Therefore, when you question the question itself, you may be questioning a deeper assumption. But that's done non-verbally. Do you see what I mean? To question the question eventually has to be a non-verbal act, which you can't describe.” quote by David Bohm
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““Your questions contain hidden assumptions; that's the point. Therefore, when you question the question itself, you may be questioning a deeper assumption. But that's done non-verbally. Do you see what I mean? To question the question eventually has to be a non-verbal act, which you can't describe.””

David Bohm

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Questioning the question reveals hidden assumptions and deeper layers of meaning.

In simple terms: Probe the underlying assumptions.

Key Takeaway

Examine the foundations of your queries.

Themes

philosophy critical thinking inquiry

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • personal reflection
  • dialogue
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

epistemology meta-cognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What deeper assumptions shape your questions?
  • Can you identify the unspoken premise in a debate?
A Different Perspective

Non‑verbal questioning is hard to communicate.

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