Arguing Quote by Rem Koolhaas
“I think one of the important evolutions is that we no longer feel compulsively the need to argue, or to justify things on a kind of rational level. We are much more willing to admit that certain things are completely instinctive and others are really intellectual.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010 Architectural Digest interview
Modern thought embraces both instinctive impulses and intellectual reasoning, reducing the urge to argue rationally about everything.
In simple terms: We accept both gut feelings and logical thought.
Balance intuition with analysis.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- design teams brainstorming
- individuals making decisions
- educators teaching critical thinking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust instinct?
- When is rational analysis essential?
Over‑reliance on intuition may ignore evidence.