Fingers Quote by Martha Ronk
“You can get a sense of the wonderful power of framing by holding your fingers up in a kind of square, walking around the room and framing it differently - how that changes the nature of what you think the room is like.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on perception, 2020
Framing changes perception; altering perspective reshapes understanding of a space.
In simple terms: Changing how you view something changes what you think it is.
Key Takeaway
Adjust your viewpoint to see new possibilities.
Themes
perception
mindset
creativity
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
insightful
inspirational
When to use this quote
- design brainstorming
- problem solving
- team meetings
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
cognitive framing
visual perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does changing a visual frame alter your judgment?
- When might a new frame be misleading?
A Different Perspective
Framing alone may not change underlying facts, only interpretation.
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