Saturday, November 30, 2013

Rational vs abstract

This has been bugging mankind for generations. Should you be rational or  abstract?

All the scientific educational system teaches us to be rational. Being rational is likely to leave you with more questions than answers. Being abstract leaves you unconnected with the every day realities.

To understand life ,its complexities and concepts , you need some level of abstraction. You cannot be creative if you apply sheer logic.

Can you come up with an iPhone by applying a formula ?

Can a masterpiece be created in an assembly line ?

Do all groundbreaking and life changing ideas come up by structure thinking ?

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