Crisis Quote by David W. Orr
“The planetary emergency unfolding around us is, first and foremost...a crisis of thought, values, perceptions, ideas and judgments. In other words, it is a crisis of mind, which makes it a crisis of those institutions which purport to improve minds.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Forum, 2015
The environmental crisis stems from flawed thinking and values, not just technology.
In simple terms: Mindset drives ecological problems.
Key Takeaway
Reexamine beliefs about nature.
Themes
environment
values
perception
education
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- curriculum design
- public discourse
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
systems thinking
ethical frameworks
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions about progress need questioning?
- How can we foster new values in society?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated values is slow and contested.
