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“From a scientific perspective there is some indication that a nuclear war could deplete the earth's ozone layer or, less likely, could bring on a new Ice Age - but there is no suggestion that either the created order or mankind would be destroyed in the process.” quote by Herman Kahn
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“From a scientific perspective there is some indication that a nuclear war could deplete the earth's ozone layer or, less likely, could bring on a new Ice Age - but there is no suggestion that either the created order or mankind would be destroyed in the process.”

Herman Kahn

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Even catastrophic scenarios may not end humanity; resilience persists.

In simple terms: Disasters may not destroy all.

Key Takeaway

Plan for resilience.

Themes

risk survival environmental impact

Mood

analytical serious

Type

expository academic

When to use this quote

  • policy planning
  • climate change
  • military strategy
  • urban design

Key Concepts

systems theory catastrophic risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are we under‑estimating?
  • How can societies stay resilient?
A Different Perspective

Uncertainty makes planning hard.

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