The psychological basis of the metropolitan type of individuality consists in the intensification of nervous stimulation which results from the swift and uninterrupted change of outer and inner stimuli.
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Outside our consciousness there lies the cold and alien world of actual things. Between the two stretches the narrow borderland of the senses. No communication between the two worlds is possible excepting across the narrow strip. For a proper understanding of ourselves and of the world, it is of the highest importance that this borderland should be thoroughly explored.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of exploring the sensory experiences that connect our consciousness with the external world.
Heinrich Hertz articulates the significance of the 'borderland of the senses,' suggesting that our understanding of reality is limited by the gap between our internal consciousness and the external world. By thoroughly exploring this sensory realm, we can bridge the divide, gaining greater insight into both ourselves and the actual world around us.
Themes
ConsciousnessSensesUnderstandingExplorationReality
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about perception, this quote could illustrate the importance of sensory experience.
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