Age Quote by Herman Kahn
“From a scientific perspective there is some indication that a nuclear war could deplete the earth's ozone layer or, less likely, could bring on a new Ice Age - but there is no suggestion that either the created order or mankind would be destroyed in the process.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Nuclear Strategy, 1960
Even catastrophic scenarios may not end humanity; resilience persists.
In simple terms: Disasters may not destroy all.
Key Takeaway
Plan for resilience.
Themes
risk
survival
environmental impact
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
expository
academic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- climate change
- military strategy
- urban design
Key Concepts
systems theory
catastrophic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are we under‑estimating?
- How can societies stay resilient?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty makes planning hard.
