Think Things Quote by Jarod Kintz
““Which is more valuable into showing how I think: the order I think of things, or the order in which I arrange them once I’ve thought of them?””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Cognitive Organization, 2020
He questions whether the mental ordering of ideas or their external arrangement is more valuable.
In simple terms: Which matters more: internal thought order or external presentation?
Key Takeaway
Balance internal clarity with external structure.
Themes
cognition
communication
structure
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing essays
- presentations
- data visualization
- teaching plans
Key Concepts
mental models
information design
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize internal vs. external order?
- Does one hinder the other?
A Different Perspective
External format may misrepresent nuanced thought.
