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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.” quote by Rem Koolhaas
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“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.”

Rem Koolhaas

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.

Key Takeaway

Balance intuition with analysis.

Themes

architecture philosophy intuition reasoning

Mood

curious analytical

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • design teams brainstorming
  • individuals making decisions
  • educators teaching critical thinking

Key Concepts

cognitive flexibility human behavior design thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust instinct?
  • When is rational analysis essential?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on intuition may ignore evidence.

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