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Cause Quote by Gregory Bateson

“Logic is a poor model of cause and effect.” quote by Gregory Bateson
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“Logic is a poor model of cause and effect.”

Gregory Bateson

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Source Book: Steps to an Ecology of Mind, 1972

Causal reasoning often oversimplifies complex interactions, missing true cause‑effect dynamics

In simple terms: Causality is more complex than simple models

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about cause and effect

Themes

science critical thinking complexity

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • scientific research
  • daily decision making

Key Concepts

systems theory feedback loops

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden feedback might you be ignoring?
  • When does a simple cause‑effect view fail?
A Different Perspective

Simple models can mislead when systems are nonlinear

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