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Certainty Quote by David Bohm

“Real dialogue is where two or more people become willing to suspend their certainty in each other's presence.” quote by David Bohm
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“Real dialogue is where two or more people become willing to suspend their certainty in each other's presence.”

David Bohm

About This Quote

Source Book: "Wholeness and the Implicate Order", 1980

Dialogue thrives when participants suspend certainty, fostering deeper mutual understanding.

In simple terms: Suspend certainty for true dialogue.

Key Takeaway

Listen without preconceptions.

Themes

communication dialogue open‑mindedness

Mood

curious inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • conflict resolution
  • learning groups

Key Concepts

philosophy of mind uncertainty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it feel like to suspend certainty?
  • How can you practice this?
A Different Perspective

Absolute certainty can hinder growth.

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