We're in a giant car heading towards a brick wall and everyone's arguing over where they're going to sit.
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I feel humiliated that I live in a country that demands more already. Why do we cling to the notion that not only must we maintain the current level of consumption, but that it must continue to grow by an exponential factor of 2 to 7 percent every year?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the concern over constant economic growth and its implications on sustainability and morality.
David Suzuki's quote emphasizes the absurdity of a society that prioritizes relentless economic growth and consumerism at the expense of ethical considerations and environmental sustainability. He expresses humiliation that such demands exist and prompts reflection on the necessity and consequences of maintaining and increasing consumption rates year after year.
Themes
ConsumptionGrowthSustainabilityEnvironmentEconomics
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about sustainable living to emphasize the need for change in consumption habits.
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