Intelligence Quote by Phil Cousineau
““David W. Orr writes, in The Nature of Design, “We are losing the capacity to say what we really mean and ultimately to think about what we mean. We are losing the capacity for articulate intelligence about the things that matter most.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Design by David W. Orr, 2005
Modern society is losing the ability to articulate true meaning, diminishing deep, purposeful thought.
In simple terms: We’re losing clarity in language and thought about important matters.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate precise language and reflective thinking.
Themes
communication
meaning
thought
design
clarity
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Education curricula
- public discourse
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
Articulate intelligence
semantic precision
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices restore articulate intelligence?
- How does precise language shape design?
A Different Perspective
Complex ideas may be oversimplified.
![“If I had a worldview, and I don’t know if I do, but if I did, it’s one that’s intensely humanistic. [That worldview] is that the only thing that matters is family and personal connection, and that’s the only thing that gives life meaning. Religion and gods and beliefs — for me, it all comes down…” quote by Eric Kripke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9c/eric-kripke-14863_belief_if-i-had-a-worldview-and-i-don-t-know-if_57576.jpg)
