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“I'm thinking about the end of civilization. We may not keep growing like we are now. There must be an end of civilization. That's what I did as a show at the Palais de Tokyo, the 33 scenarios of how this civilization ends.” quote by Hiroshi Sugimoto
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“I'm thinking about the end of civilization. We may not keep growing like we are now. There must be an end of civilization. That's what I did as a show at the Palais de Tokyo, the 33 scenarios of how this civilization ends.”

Hiroshi Sugimoto

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Contemplating civilization’s end through speculative scenarios highlights fragility and urgency.

In simple terms: Civilization may end; think now.

Key Takeaway

Plan for sustainable futures.

Themes

environment future artistic speculation

Mood

reflective serious

Type

artistic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Policy planning
  • education
  • public discourse
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

philosophy ecology urban studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What scenario scares you most?
  • How can art inspire change?
A Different Perspective

Speculation may cause fatalism.

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