what man calls civilization always results in deserts
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Civilization ultimately leads to barren land or deserts.
- In plain terms
- Everything humans build ends up turning into desert.
- What can you take from it?
- Human development can destroy the land it depends on.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is desertification inevitable?
- How can civilization avoid collapse?
Another view
Not all civilizations result in desertification.
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