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“I'm more concerned, just as you used to be, with the world as a riddle than with the riddles in the world. I'm more concerned with natural than the supernatural. And I feel more wonder for our inscrutable brain than for all these loose anecdots about the 'extrasensory'.” quote by Jostein Gaarder
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““I'm more concerned, just as you used to be, with the world as a riddle than with the riddles in the world. I'm more concerned with natural than the supernatural. And I feel more wonder for our inscrutable brain than for all these loose anecdots about the 'extrasensory'.””

Jostein Gaarder

About This Quote

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

The author values the mystery of the mind over supernatural explanations, preferring natural wonder.

In simple terms: Prefer natural mystery over supernatural.

Key Takeaway

Seek wonder in the brain, not extrasensory claims.

Themes

wonder science philosophy

Mood

inquisitive reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • public speaking
  • writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

cognitive science metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What natural mysteries fascinate you?
  • How do you balance skepticism with curiosity?
A Different Perspective

Supernatural beliefs can still inspire meaningful narratives.

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