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Understood Quote by David Bohm

“Ultimately, the entire universe...has to be understood as a single undivided whole.” quote by David Bohm — Download Open image

“Ultimately, the entire universe...has to be understood as a single undivided whole.”

About This Quote

Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, 1980

The universe should be seen as an interconnected whole rather than isolated parts.

In simple terms: Everything is connected.

Key Takeaway

Adopt a holistic view of reality.

Themes

interconnectedness holism science philosophy unity

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical scientific

When to use this quote

environmental policy
global health
education reform

Key Concepts

quantum theory systems thinking emergence

Questions to Reflect On

What does seeing the world as one whole change your decisions?
How can we foster systemic thinking in institutions?

A Different Perspective

Complex systems may resist simple reductionist explanations.

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