Civilization Quote by Jacque Fresco
“As long as you have war, police, prisons, crime, you are in the early stages of civilization.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Best That Money Can't Buy by Jacque Fresco, 2002
The quote suggests that war, policing, prisons, and crime are hallmarks of a society that has not yet achieved true civilization.
In simple terms: War and crime show a society is still primitive.
Key Takeaway
Aim to build societies beyond these institutions.
Themes
civilization
violence
social structures
progress
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community building
- conflict resolution
- criminal justice reform
Key Concepts
anarchism
technological utopia
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives could replace policing?
- How can we reduce crime without prisons?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook benefits some institutions provide for order and safety.
