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“It is only by questioning what people take for granted, what people hold to be true, that we can break through the hypnosis of social conditioning.” quote by Deepak Chopra
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“It is only by questioning what people take for granted, what people hold to be true, that we can break through the hypnosis of social conditioning.”

Deepak Chopra

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Talk, Deepak Chopra, 2015

Questioning accepted beliefs disrupts social conditioning and reveals hidden truths.

In simple terms: Challenge assumptions to see beyond social norms.

Key Takeaway

Question norms to break conditioning.

Themes

critical thinking social conditioning self awareness

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • education
  • activism
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What belief do you accept without questioning?
  • How can you test its validity?
A Different Perspective

May overlook cultural stability provided by shared beliefs.

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