Belief Quote by Robert Anton Wilson
““But once you have a belief system everything that comes in either gets ignored if it doesn't fit the belief system or get distorted enough so that it can fit into the belief system. You gotta be continually revising your map of the world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson, 1977
Belief systems filter or warp information to fit preexisting views, requiring constant updating of our mental models.
In simple terms: Our beliefs shape perception, so we must keep revising them.
Continuously question and update your worldview.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- critical thinking
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice when a belief is distorting reality?
- What steps help you revise your mental map?
Beliefs can become rigid, limiting openness to new evidence.