Bridges Quote by Jacque Fresco
“Instead of a pentagon, you have a lot of people that are trained in bridging the difference between nations. The pentagon would serve as an intermediate organization to bridge the difference between cultures.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Future of Humanity” by Jacque Fresco, 2015
Proposes replacing a military-focused organization with a diverse group trained to bridge cultural differences, acting as an intermediary for global cooperation.
In simple terms: Replace militaristic structures with culturally skilled mediators.
Promote cultural mediation over force.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international diplomacy
- NGO work
- community building
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cultural mediators gain authority?
- What obstacles exist for non‑military global governance?
Implementation may face resistance from entrenched institutions.