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“People have been indoctrinated so completely by their jobs that they don’t want to know how something works, they’re willing to accept that perhaps the laws of nature don’t work as they expect, and by the way, can I have the remote?” quote by Seth Godin
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““People have been indoctrinated so completely by their jobs that they don’t want to know how something works, they’re willing to accept that perhaps the laws of nature don’t work as they expect, and by the way, can I have the remote?””

Seth Godin

About This Quote

Source Speech: Marketing Conference, 2022

People become so attached to jobs they ignore underlying mechanisms, accepting false premises.

In simple terms: Workers accept ignorance about how things work.

Key Takeaway

Encourage curiosity and critical thinking.

Themes

workplace culture knowledge critical thinking automation authority

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • job training
  • process improvement
  • team meetings
  • leadership development

Key Concepts

Psychology education

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can organizations take to foster curiosity?
  • How does ignorance affect decision making?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming entrenched habits can be difficult; resistance may arise.

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