“Perhaps there is no such thing as unilateral power. After all, the man in power depends on receiving information all the time from outside. He responds to that information just as much as he causes things to happen... it is an interaction, and not a lineal situation.”
Quote by Gregory Bateson
Work
Steps to an Ecology of Mind: Collected Essays in Anthropology, Psychiatry, Evolution, and Epistemology
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the relationships between various fields of study, including anthropology, psychiatry, evolution, and epistemology. The essays aim to provide insights into the interconnectedness of these disciplines and their relevance to understanding human thought and behavior. more
Author
Gregory Bateson
Gregory Bateson was a prominent anthropologist whose research spanned across various fields such as culture, semiotics, systems theory, and cognitive science. His work has had a profound impact on interdisciplinary studies that followed. more