In all technai or arts (medicine perhaps most of all)…
“In all technai or arts (medicine perhaps most of all), there is a self-exhilaration on the part of the practitioner (the intoxication of the ego with its own potency) which is infectious: the patient enjoys a placebo-effect which redounds to the ego of the "artist."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Practitioners often become intoxicated by their own skill, which can spread to patients, creating a placebo effect that boosts the practitioner’s ego.
In simple terms: Skill can create a contagious ego boost that benefits both doctor and patient.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage ego in professional practice.
Themes
ego
skill
placebo
patient‑practitioner dynamics
confidence
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advisory
clinical
When to use this quote
- clinical settings
- therapy sessions
- performance arts
- medical training
- leadership coaching
Key Concepts
psychology
professionalism
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your confidence affect those you serve?
- When might ego become detrimental?
A Different Perspective
Ego can cloud judgment and lead to overconfidence.