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It gets worse when you realize that for YECs, 22 months is…

“It gets worse when you realize that for YECs, 22 months is only 1.4 million years in evolutionary time…” quote by Nick Matzke
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“It gets worse when you realize that for YECs, 22 months is only 1.4 million years in evolutionary time…”

Nick Matzke

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22 months for a species equates to a minuscule fraction of evolutionary time, highlighting how brief human planning horizons are

In simple terms: Human plans span tiny slices of evolutionary history

Key Takeaway

Recognize the brevity of our planning windows

Themes

evolution timescales perspective humility

Mood

reflective serious

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • educational curricula
  • personal life planning

Key Concepts

long‑term thinking planetary stewardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we align short‑term actions with deep‑time consequences?
  • What frameworks support long‑term planning?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting long‑term impact can cause ecological harm

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