A Real Revolution in Culture | Conversational Leadership

Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive urge to impose our view or conform to those of others and without distortion and self-deception.

Would this not constitute a real revolution in culture?

Credit: David Bohm

A real revolution in culture | David Bohm

Comment: What a wonderful thought. One of my favorite quotations.

Source: Changing Consciousness

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