I mean five thousand years ago people emerge out of nowhere -- sproing!-- with brains and everything and begin wrecking the planet. You'd think we'd give the issue a little more thought than we do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Coupland mocks humanity’s rapid emergence and destructive impact on Earth, questioning our lack of thoughtful consideration.
- In plain terms
- He says humans appeared suddenly and are wrecking the planet without enough thought.
- What can you take from it?
- Reflect before acting on a planet.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives our reckless behavior?
- How can we change it?
Another view
The tone is sarcastic, not a detailed analysis.
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