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“We already have many of the technologies and tools that we need to build a sustainable future. What we don't have is a new way of thinking, and that's really the hardest part.” quote by Alex Steffen
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“We already have many of the technologies and tools that we need to build a sustainable future. What we don't have is a new way of thinking, and that's really the hardest part.”

Alex Steffen

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Source Article: Thinking for Sustainability, Alex Steffen, 2018

Technological tools exist for sustainability, but a paradigm shift in mindset is the greatest obstacle.

In simple terms: Mindset change is key for sustainability.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate new thinking to solve environmental challenges.

Themes

sustainability innovation mindset

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community projects
  • education
  • business strategy

Key Concepts

systems thinking behavioral change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mental habits hinder sustainable action?
  • How can you inspire new ways of thinking?
A Different Perspective

Changing mindsets is slow and faces cultural resistance.

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