From now on it is only through a conscious choice and through a deliberate policy that humanity can survive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human survival depends on intentional decision-making and policy choices rather than chance.
- In plain terms
- We must make deliberate choices to ensure humanity survives.
- What can you take from it?
- Conscious action and policy are required for long-term survival.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What choices ensure survival?
- Who makes these policies?
Another view
This assumes centralized policy is the primary driver of survival.
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