Badly Quote by Freeman Dyson
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Cultivate visions that inspire collective effort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- technological development
- artistic creation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What futures do you most want to see?
- How can desire translate into actionable plans?
Risk of wishful thinking without evidence.