--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The choice was made to be less emotional…" description: "\"“The choice was made to be less emotional, more rational, and less \"human.\" What an odd step in our so-called evolution.”\" — Michael Eli Vineberg" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/michael-eli-vineberg-262621_rational_the-choice-was-made-to-be-less-emotional_396373.jpg" --- # The choice was made to be less emotional, more rational… ![“The choice was made to be less emotional, more rational, and less "human." What an odd step in our so-called evolution.” quote by Michael Eli Vineberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/michael-eli-vineberg-262621_rational_the-choice-was-made-to-be-less-emotional_396373.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/michael-eli-vineberg-262621_rational_the-choice-was-made-to-be-less-emotional_396373.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/michael-eli-vineberg-262621_rational_the-choice-was-made-to-be-less-emotional_396373.jpg) > ““The choice was made to be less emotional, more rational, and less "human." What an odd step in our so-called evolution.”” Michael Eli Vineberg ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Choosing rationality over emotion may seem progressive but can diminish humanity and empathy. **In simple terms:** Prioritizing logic over feeling can reduce empathy. Key Takeaway Balance logic with empathy. Themes rationality emotion humanity evolution choice balance Mood analytical thoughtful concerned Type Rational:1 Emotional Rational:0 Called Evolution:0 Rational Human:0 Choice Emotional:0 When to use this quote - decision making - leadership - technology development - personal growth Key Concepts philosophy ethics psychology Questions to Reflect On - When is emotion essential in decision making? - How can rationality and empathy coexist? A Different Perspective Overemphasis on rationality can dehumanize. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [At the constitutional level where we work, 90 percent of any decision is emotional. The rational part of us supplies the reasons for supporting…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-o-douglas/at-the-constitutional-level-where-we-work-90-percent-of-any-decision/) [William O. 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