Asks Quote by Jane Goodall
“They used to ask: "How will this decision that we make today affect our people in the future?" Now we make decisions based on: "How does it affect me, now? How does it affect the next shareholders meeting, three months ahead? How does it affect my next political campaign?"”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2019
Decision‑making has shifted from long‑term communal impact to short‑term self‑interest and corporate concerns.
In simple terms: Decisions now focus on self‑interest.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize long‑term collective good.
Themes
environment
ethics
leadership
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advice
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- community planning
Key Concepts
sustainability
short‑term bias
corporate governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we re‑center collective futures?
- What incentives shift focus?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched incentives is hard.
