Born Quote by Dan Brown
“There is a statistic I heard a number of years ago: if you know somebody who is 85 years old, that person was born into a world that had a third as many people as the world does today. The population has tripled in the past 85 years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The New York Times” interview with Dan Brown, 2012
World population growth dramatically reshapes societal context over a lifetime.
In simple terms: Population has tripled in 85 years.
Key Takeaway
Consider impact of demographic change.
Themes
demographics
history
change
scale
society
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
informative
reflective
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy
- environment
- healthcare
- education
Key Concepts
sociology
statistics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does population growth affect your life?
- What adaptations are needed for future?
A Different Perspective
Rapid change can cause resource strain.
