There is zero correlation between IQ and emotional empathy... They're controlled by different parts of the brain.
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The industrial processes in use today were developed at a time when no one had to consider what the environmental impact was. Who cared? But making ecological concerns matter to a company's bottom line will help it do the research and development that will reinvent everything we buy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of considering environmental impacts in industrial processes, stressing that ecological concerns can drive innovation.
Daniel Goleman emphasizes that historically, industrial processes were developed without regard for their environmental consequences. He argues that integrating ecological concerns into a company's financial considerations can lead to significant innovation in research and development, ultimately transforming the products we consume to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Themes
EnvironmentInnovationSustainabilityIndustrialEcological
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about corporate social responsibility, one might use this quote to emphasize the need for sustainability in business practices.
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