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Conscious Quote by Antonio Damasio

“We can be more or less conscious when you create grades of focus on a subject that is flowing in our stream of consciousness.” quote by Antonio Damasio
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“We can be more or less conscious when you create grades of focus on a subject that is flowing in our stream of consciousness.”

Antonio Damasio

About This Quote

Source Book: The Strange Order of Things, 2018

Consciousness varies with the depth of focus on a flowing subject.

In simple terms: Focus changes awareness levels.

Key Takeaway

Practice deep, mindful focus.

Themes

consciousness attention flow state

Mood

curious analytical

Type

scientific advice

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • creative work
  • meditation

Key Concepts

Neuroscience psychology of focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you lose focus?
  • How can you balance depth and breadth?
A Different Perspective

Excessive focus may cause tunnel vision.

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