Certain Quote by David Bohm
“Thus, in a dialogue each person does not attempt to make common certain ideas or items of information that are already known to him. Rather, it can be said that collectively they are making something in common”
About This Quote
Source Book: On Dialogue, David Bohm, 1996
Dialogue thrives when participants avoid assuming shared knowledge, fostering collective meaning.
In simple terms: Dialogue works when not assuming everyone knows the same.
Key Takeaway
Listen and clarify, not assume.
Themes
communication
dialogue
collective understanding
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
explanatory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- educational workshops
- conflict resolution
- brainstorming sessions
Key Concepts
philosophy
cognitive science
conversation dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you bring into conversations?
- How can you check for shared understanding?
A Different Perspective
Assuming too much can stall conversation and create misunderstandings.
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