Able Quote by Douglas Rushkoff
“We each create a story - a narritive, a picture, an allegory, a model - for what's going on in the universe. And then we fight - sometimes to the death - to make others believe in that model, or to be able to keep believing in it ourselves. In other words, we try to erase contradictory evidence to that model.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Present Shock by Douglas Rushkoff, 2013
People construct narratives to understand reality and then defend them, often rejecting contradictory evidence.
In simple terms: We make stories and fight to keep believing them.
Key Takeaway
Question your own narratives.
Themes
cognition
belief
conflict
identity
epistemology
Mood
reflective
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- political debate
- scientific research
- personal decision making
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Narrative construction
cognitive bias
social persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your stories shape your actions?
- When did you change a core belief?
A Different Perspective
Stories can become rigid, limiting openness to new information.
