Top 10 most inspiring quotes by David Bohm
- Perhaps there is more sense in our nonsense and more nonsense in our ‘sense’ than we would care to believe.
- A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
- The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained.
- Space is not empty. It is full, a plenum as opposed to a vacuum, and is the ground for the existence of everything, including ourselves. The universe is not separate from this cosmic sea of energy.
- Indeed, the attempt to live according to the notion that the fragments are really separate is, in essence, what has led to the growing series of extremely urgent crises that is confronting us today.
- The notion that all these fragments are separately existent is evidently an illusion, and this illusion cannot do other than lead to endless conflict and confusion.
- The question is how our own meanings are related to those of the universe as a whole. We could say that our action toward the whole universe is a result of what it means to be us.
- Perhaps because we have at present no coherent world view, there is a widespread tendency to ignore the psychological and social importance of such questions almost altogether.
- Older theories become more and more unclear when one tries to use them to obtain insight into new domains.
- So the relationship of each moment in the whole to all the others is implied by its total content: the way in which it ‘holds’ all the others enfolded within it.
David Bohm (1917–1992) was a prominent theoretical physicist and philosopher known for his significant contributions to the fields of quantum mechanics and the philosophy of science. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Bohm earned his Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1943.
Bohm made pioneering advancements in quantum physics, particularly in the interpretation of quantum mechanics. His work challenged the prevailing Copenhagen interpretation, proposing a new interpretation now known as the “Bohmian mechanics” or “pilot-wave theory.” This theory suggests that quantum particles have definite trajectories, in contrast to the probabilistic nature of standard quantum theory.
Aside from his scientific contributions, Bohm was deeply interested in philosophy and the nature of consciousness. He believed in the interconnectedness of all things and explored the concept of the “implicate order,” which posits that reality is not fixed but continually unfolding and enfolded. These ideas influenced his philosophy and his engagement in dialogues with prominent thinkers, including Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Despite facing political challenges during the McCarthy era, Bohm continued his scientific and philosophical pursuits, ultimately leaving the United States to work in Brazil and later the United Kingdom. His work left a lasting impact on both physics and philosophy, making him a revered figure in the scientific community and beyond. David Bohm’s innovative ideas continue to inspire research and discussions in the realms of physics, philosophy, and consciousness studies.
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