Books Quote by Ana Rangel & Gerry O'malley
““Everything is in constant mutation, expanding and contracting. All we hear, see or think is a projection of our own…or someone else’s brain. We create our own realities. My reality is different from everyone else’s…and theirs is different to mine and to each other. We only perceive what we can sense, see, feel…believe and imagine. Knowledge is mostly borrowed. The world is set up that way…books, people, internet, movies, television, radio.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Perception, 2023
Reality is shaped by our minds; we interpret and construct experiences, borrowing knowledge from external sources, which limits our perception.
In simple terms: Our minds filter and create our world.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
perception
reality
knowledge
subjectivity
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- education
- creative work
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
cognitive science
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your beliefs shape what you notice?
- Can you imagine a reality without language?
A Different Perspective
May overstate how much control we have over reality.
