Incoherence Quote by David Bohm
“And thought struggles against the results, trying to avoid those unpleasant results while keeping on with that way of thinking. That is what I call 'sustained incoherence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, David Bohm, 1980
The mind resists outcomes it dislikes, persisting in contradictory thinking despite evidence.
In simple terms: People cling to uncomfortable thoughts despite evidence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge self‑defeating mental patterns.
Themes
cognition
psychology
resistance
paradox
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
self‑deception
mental rigidity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice when you cling to a harmful belief?
- What evidence could you seek to test your assumptions?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore factual feedback, leading to stagnation.
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