Better off Quote by Bruno Latour
“We would be better off thinking of nature as a tiger than as a docile and compliant automaton that can never threaten our survival.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Facing the Anthropocene, 2015
We should view nature as powerful and potentially threatening, not just passive and harmless.
In simple terms: Nature is a force, not a docile object.
Key Takeaway
Respect nature’s agency.
Themes
environment
power
human-nature relationship
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- urban planning
- education
- media reporting
Key Concepts
ecology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we coexist with nature’s power?
- What policies reflect this view?
A Different Perspective
Seeing nature as threatening may cause fear.
