Eerie Quote by Bill Mollison
“Another thing I find extremely eerie is that when people build a house, they almost exactly get it wrong. They don't just get it partly wrong, they get it dead wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Permaculture: A Designers' Manual, 1988
Human constructions often miss essential principles, leading to fundamental flaws.
In simple terms: Buildings frequently get core aspects wrong.
Key Takeaway
Learn and apply holistic design principles.
Themes
design
ecology
systems thinking
error
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- home building
- product design
- environmental projects
Key Concepts
systems theory
ecology
architecture
Questions to Reflect On
- What core principles are often ignored in your projects?
- How can feedback loops improve design accuracy?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems can be unpredictable despite best intentions.
