Cases Quote by Jane Jacobs
“Everybody's got a worldview, whether they know they have it or they don't. They might even get it when they are little tiny kids. Suppose they get it when they are in college, which is often the case, or in high school, whatever. Everything they learn after that or every thing they see after that, they fit it into that worldview. And they are making coherence of what's good, what's bad, what will work, what won't work, what's noble, what's ignoble, and so on... all through this filter.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs, 1961
People form mental models early, shaping how they interpret all later experiences through that lens.
In simple terms: Worldviews act as filters for new information.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question your own filters.
Themes
psychology
perception
development
cognition
bias
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- career decisions
- media consumption
- interpersonal relationships
Key Concepts
cognitive schema
socialization
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your worldview affect your judgments?
- Can you identify a belief that changed over time?
A Different Perspective
Worldviews can limit openness to new ideas.
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