Advancement Quote by Bill McKibben
“The end of nature sours all my material pleasures. The prospect of living in a genetically engineered world sickens me. And yet it is toward such a world that our belief in endless material advancement hurries us. As long as that desire drives us, here is no way to set limits.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Nature, 1989
Critique of unchecked technological advancement and its moral costs, urging limits on material pursuit.
In simple terms: Uncontrolled tech harms humanity and nature.
Set limits on endless material growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- corporate strategy
- personal lifestyle choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries should be set on technological development?
- How can societies balance progress with ecological health?
Limits may hinder beneficial innovations.