Force Quote by Ian Bogost
“We don't like to think of ourselves as subject to the forces of the world, we like to think of ourselves as exerting that force.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Unit Operations: An Approach to Computer Game Design, 2007
We prefer to view ourselves as agents shaping reality rather than being shaped by external forces.
In simple terms: People see themselves as causing change, not being changed.
Recognize external influences on your actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- policy making
- environmental planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal agency with systemic forces?
- What external factors shape your decisions?
Overemphasizing agency can ignore structural constraints.