Action Quote by David Bohm
“But the way people commonly use the word nowadays it means something all of whose parts are mutually interdependent - not only for their mutual action, but for their meaning and for their existence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, David Bohm, 1980
The quote describes a system where every component relies on the others for function, meaning, and existence, emphasizing deep interdependence.
In simple terms: All parts rely on each other for function and meaning.
Recognize and respect interdependence in systems.
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When to use this quote
- team projects
- ecosystem management
- software architecture
- policy design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does interdependence shape outcomes?
- When does interdependence become a constraint?
May overlook individual autonomy or oversimplify complex interactions.