David Bohm, Science, Order, and Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Bohm, Science, Order, and .

David Bohm (1917-1992) was an esteemed physicist renowned for his contributions to quantum theory and philosophy. Born in Pennsylvania, he obtained his doctorate at the University of California, Berkeley. Bohm worked closely with Albert Einstein at Princeton University, and later went on to propose his influential interpretation of quantum mechanics, known as the Bohm interpretation. Throughout his career, he explored the fundamental nature of reality, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interconnectedness as the key to resolving many of society's issues. Bohm's works, such as "Science, Order, and Creativity," continue to influence both the scientific and philosophical communities to this day.

Thought is generally considered to be a sober and weighty business. But here it is being suggested that creative play is an essential element in forming new hypotheses and ideas. Indeed, thought which tries to avoid play is in fact playing false with itself. Play, it appears, is the very essence of thought.This notion of falseness that can creep into play of thought is shown in the etymology of the words illusion, delusion, and collusion, all of which have as their Latin root ludere, to play. So illusion implies playing false with perception; delusion, playing false with thought; collusion, playing false together in order to support each other's illusions and delusions. When thought plays false, the thinker may occasionally recognize this fact, and express it in the above words.co-authored with F. David Peat

David Bohm, Science, Order, and

Deception/lying