--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I find it beyond stunning that there is a…" description: "\"I find it beyond stunning that there is a school of thought or two out there that swears we are into solids and that solids are bad and liquids are goo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c8/timothy-morton-4240_bad_i-find-it-beyond-stunning-that-there-is_1507349.jpg" --- # I find it beyond stunning that there is a school of… ![“I find it beyond stunning that there is a school of thought or two out there that swears we are into solids and that solids are bad and liquids are good.” quote by Timothy Morton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c8/timothy-morton-4240_bad_i-find-it-beyond-stunning-that-there-is_1507349.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c8/timothy-morton-4240_bad_i-find-it-beyond-stunning-that-there-is_1507349.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c8/timothy-morton-4240_bad_i-find-it-beyond-stunning-that-there-is_1507349.jpg) > “I find it beyond stunning that there is a school of thought or two out there that swears we are into solids and that solids are bad and liquids are good.” [Timothy Morton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/timothy-morton/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He critiques the simplistic belief that solids are inherently bad and liquids inherently good, highlighting nuanced material perspectives. **In simple terms:** Not all solids are bad; not all liquids are good. Key Takeaway Question binary material judgments. Themes environment materialism science philosophy Mood critical thoughtful Type analytical philosophical When to use this quote - product design - environmental policy - consumer choices Key Concepts ecology ontology Questions to Reflect On - What assumptions do we make about materials? - How can we adopt a more nuanced view? A Different Perspective Oversimplification can ignore context. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Food](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/food/) [School](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/school/) ## Related quotes > [There are no solids. There are no things. 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