“In other words, what is supposedly found is an invention whose inventor is unaware of his act of invention, who considers it as something that exists independently of him; the invention then becomes the basis of his world view and actions.”
Quote by Paul Watzlawick
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Paul Watzlawick
Paul Watzlawick was a renowned psychologist, born on July 25, 1921, and passed away on March 31, 2007. He made significant contributions to the fields of communication theory and systems theory, particularly in the areas of psychotherapy and interpersonal communication. more
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