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“His nostrils were permanently flared, as though he sniffed invisible winds of art and commerce.” quote by William Gibson
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““His nostrils were permanently flared, as though he sniffed invisible winds of art and commerce.””

William Gibson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Neuromancer, William Gibson, 1984

His constant curiosity drives him to perceive unseen forces shaping art and commerce.

In simple terms: He seeks invisible influences in culture and business.

Key Takeaway

Notice hidden patterns in creativity and markets.

Themes

curiosity perception culture

Mood

analytical intrigued

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • marketing analysis
  • art criticism
  • trend forecasting
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

Systems thinking aesthetic economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What invisible forces affect your work?
  • How can you distinguish signal from noise?
A Different Perspective

May overinterpret random details as meaningful.

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