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“If a totally new image is to come into being however, there must be sensitivity to internal messages, the image itself must be sensitive to change, must be unstable, and it must include a value image which places high value on trials, experiments, and the trying of new things.” quote by Kenneth E. Boulding
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“If a totally new image is to come into being however, there must be sensitivity to internal messages, the image itself must be sensitive to change, must be unstable, and it must include a value image which places high value on trials, experiments, and the trying of new things.”

Kenneth E. Boulding

About This Quote

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

Creating novel images requires openness to internal signals, instability, and valuing experimentation.

In simple terms: New ideas need flexibility, change, and trial focus.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and test new concepts.

Themes

creativity innovation systems theory

Mood

inquisitive optimistic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • design thinking
  • R&D
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

feedback loops instability value of trials

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance stability with experimentation?
  • What feedback mechanisms support innovation?
A Different Perspective

Too much instability can hinder execution.

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