Consciousness Quote by David McRaney
““It is the result of thinking, not the process if thinking, that occurs spontaneously in consciousness.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hidden Brain Podcast, 2018
Spontaneous thoughts arise from prior thinking, not the act of thinking itself.
In simple terms: Thoughts appear automatically after thinking.
Recognize the role of prior reflection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative brainstorming
- problem solving
- writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you harness prior thinking for better ideas?
- What limits spontaneous insight?
Spontaneous ideas may be biased by earlier thoughts.