I was convinced in 1927 that humanity's most fundamental survival problems could never be solved by politics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fuller argues that political systems are incapable of resolving the core issues necessary for human survival.
- In plain terms
- Politics cannot solve our biggest survival problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Look beyond politics for survival solutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What problems can politics solve?
- Where else can we look for answers?
Another view
Some survival issues like conflict resolution do require political engagement.
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