I'm against this huge globalisation on the basis of economic advantage.
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I don't think we are going to become extinct. We're very clever and extremely resourceful - and we will find ways of preserving ourselves, of that I'm sure. But whether our lives will be as rich as they are now is another question.
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What this quote means
Human ingenuity may prevent our extinction, but our quality of life is uncertain.
In this quote, David Attenborough reflects on the resilience and resourcefulness of humanity, expressing confidence that we can devise ways to survive and adapt. However, he also raises a critical question about the future quality of our lives, suggesting that survival alone does not guarantee the richness and fulfillment that we currently experience.
Themes
HumanityResourcefulnessSurvivalQuality Of LifeFuture
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about environmental conservation.
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