Books Quote by Marcia J. Bates
““We know that we are continually subjected to a huge range of sensory inputs and internal experiences of sensations and thoughts. In fact, almost anything existing in our universe, that can come into human and other animals' purview, can be experienced as information - a bird call, our friend's 'hello,' the rock we trip over, the intuition we have about the honesty of someone we are talking to, a book we read.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Information and Knowledge: A New Paradigm, 1992
Our brains constantly turn external and internal events into data that shape perception and decision‑making.
In simple terms: All experiences become information.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and evaluate each sensory input.
Themes
cognition
perception
information theory
human experience
Mood
curious
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- learning environments
- interpersonal communication
- research analysis
Key Concepts
Sensory processing
interpretation
intuition
knowledge construction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize sensory data?
- When does intuition outweigh evidence?
A Different Perspective
Information overload can overwhelm judgment if not filtered.
