There couldn't be a society of people who didn't dream. They'd be dead in two weeks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dreaming is essential for a society's survival; without it, humanity would perish quickly.
- In plain terms
- People need dreams to keep society alive.
- What can you take from it?
- Imagination is vital for social survival.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your society dream about?
- Can a society survive without imagination?
Another view
The timeline of two weeks is hyperbolic and not scientifically grounded.
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