Emotions Quote by Jonah Lehrer
““The world is more random than we can imagine. That's what our emotions can't understand.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Imagine: How Creativity Works, 2012
Randomness underlies the world, exceeding our emotional capacity to comprehend it.
In simple terms: The world is more random than emotions grasp.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty as part of life.
Themes
science
psychology
uncertainty
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- risk assessment
- creative problem solving
- learning about bias
Key Concepts
randomness
cognition
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- What random events have shaped your decisions?
- How can you improve tolerance for uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Human bias may cause overconfidence despite randomness.
