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“I don't think of myself predicting things. I'm expressing possibilities. Things that could happen. To a large extent it's a question of how badly people want them to.” quote by Freeman Dyson
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“I don't think of myself predicting things. I'm expressing possibilities. Things that could happen. To a large extent it's a question of how badly people want them to.”

Freeman Dyson

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Source Interview: Science and Imagination, 1995

He does not claim to predict the future; he explores possible outcomes shaped by human desire.

In simple terms: Possibilities arise from collective yearning.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate visions that inspire collective effort.

Themes

future possibility human desire science

Mood

optimistic speculative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • technological development
  • artistic creation
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

scenario planning optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What futures do you most want to see?
  • How can desire translate into actionable plans?
A Different Perspective

Risk of wishful thinking without evidence.

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