Quote by Daniel C. Dennett

Imagination is cheap as long as you don't have to worry about the details.

Imagination is cheap as long as you don't have to worry abou

Summary

This quote highlights how imagination can be viewed as inexpensive when one is not burdened with the responsibility of dealing with the practical or intricate aspects. It suggests that imagination thrives when there are no constraints or concerns about the execution and implementation of ideas. In this context, the quote implies that the true cost of imagination lies in overcoming obstacles and turning imaginative concepts into tangible reality.

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Science Philosophy Free Will

By Daniel C. Dennett

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