Approach Quote by James Hansen
“Politicians think that if matters look difficult, compromise is a good approach. Unfortunately, nature and the laws of physics cannot compromise - they are what they are.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Talk, James Hansen, 2015
Politicians often seek easy compromises, but natural laws are immutable and cannot be altered by negotiation.
In simple terms: Nature cannot be negotiated.
Accept reality, work within constraints.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- environmental advocacy
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy respect immutable scientific facts?
- What are the risks of ignoring physical limits?
Compromise may ignore scientific constraints.