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We are writing this book as a rhizome. It is composed of…

“We are writing this book as a rhizome. It is composed of plateaus. We have given it a circular form, but only for laughs. Each morning we would wake up, and each of us would ask himself what plateau he was going to tackle, writing five lines here, ten there. We had hallucinatory experiences, we…” quote by Gilles Deleuze, Félix Guattari
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““We are writing this book as a rhizome. It is composed of plateaus. We have given it a circular form, but only for laughs. Each morning we would wake up, and each of us would ask himself what plateau he was going to tackle, writing five lines here, ten there. We had hallucinatory experiences, we watched lines leave one plateau and proceed to another like columns of tiny ants.””

Gilles Deleuze, Félix Guattari

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The work is structured like a rhizome, with non‑linear, interconnected sections resembling plateaus and ant‑like lines.

In simple terms: The book is organized as a non‑linear, interconnected network.

Key Takeaway

Explore ideas without strict hierarchy.

Themes

philosophy structure rhizome

Mood

intellectual experimental

Type

theoretical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • creative brainstorming
  • educational design

Key Concepts

non‑linear narrative interconnectedness creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does non‑linear organization affect comprehension?
  • Can you apply rhizomatic thinking to your projects?
A Different Perspective

Such fluid structure may confuse readers seeking linear arguments.

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