Brain Quote by David Eagleman
“Brains are like representative democracies. They are built of multiple, overlapping experts who weigh in and compete over different choices.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Brain and the Mind, 2015
The mind consists of many expert subsystems that compete, similar to a democracy.
In simple terms: Brain = many experts competing.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate diverse thinking.
Themes
cognition
decisionmaking
diversity
neuroscience
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team brainstorming
- personal decision making
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
psychology
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve internal consensus?
- When should we trust the majority of our thoughts?
A Different Perspective
Consensus can be slow or conflicted.
