The dinosaurs disappeared because they could not adapt to their changing environment. We shall disappear if we cannot adapt to an environment that now contains spaceships, computers - and thermonuclear weapons.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adaptability is survival; ignoring spaceships and weapons is dangerous.
- In plain terms
- We must adapt to modern dangers or face extinction like dinosaurs.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt to modern dangers to ensure survival.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we adapt now?
- What threats are ignored?
Another view
Adaptation does not guarantee survival against all risks.
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