Feet on the ground Quote by Douglas Rushkoff
““We tend to see math and science as a steady state of facts rather than as the accumulated knowledge of linear traditions. As Korzybski put it, we see further because we “stand on the shoulders”5 of the previous generation. The danger of such a position is that we can forget to put our own feet on the ground.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Team Human, 2019
We view knowledge as static facts, forgetting it builds on past ideas; we must stay grounded while learning from predecessors.
In simple terms: Knowledge builds on past ideas; stay grounded.
Balance reverence for tradition with personal grounding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- innovation
- career development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor tradition while innovating?
- What keeps you grounded?
May stifle originality.