Attention Quote by David Bohm
“Dialogue is really aimed at going into the whole thought process and changing the way the thought process occurs collectively. We haven't really paid much attention to thought as a process. We have engaged in thoughts, put we have only paid attention to the content, not to the process. Why does thought require attention? Everything requires attention, really. If we ran machines without paying attention to them, they would break down. Our thought, too, is a process, and it requires attention, otherwise its going to go wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Implicate Order, 1970s
Thought processes need conscious attention; ignoring the process leads to errors.
In simple terms: Pay attention to how you think, not just what you think.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindful thinking.
Themes
cognition
mindfulness
process
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- creative work
- problem solving
Key Concepts
philosophy of mind
attention theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is thought process often neglected?
- How can we train attention to thinking?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on process can slow decision speed.
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