I do know that technologically humanity now has the opportunity, for the first time in its history, to operate our planet in such a manner as to support and accommodate all humanity at a substantially more advanced standard of living than any humans have ever experienced.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fuller states technology now enables humanity to support everyone at a higher standard than ever before.
- In plain terms
- Technology now lets us support all people better than ever.
- What can you take from it?
- Leverage current technology to raise living standards for all humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops us from using this opportunity today?
- How do we ensure advanced living is for everyone?
Another view
Technology alone cannot solve distribution and political barriers.
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