Creating Quote by David Bohm
“Thought is creating divisions out of itself and then saying that they are there naturally.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Thought as a System", 1992
Thought creates artificial separations and then treats them as natural.
In simple terms: Thinking invents divisions and pretends they’re real.
Key Takeaway
Question mental constructs.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
systems thinking
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- team building
- personal growth
- education
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- What divisions do you notice in your thinking?
- How can you dissolve them?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated mental models is difficult.
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