Environment Quote by John Brunner
““Right! Right! 'Stead of which, over here, they shit in the water until it's dangerous to drink, then make a fucking fortune out of selling us gadgets to purify it again. Why can't they be made to strain out their own shit?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Shockwave Rider” (1975) by John Brunner
Critiques how corporations profit from creating problems and then selling solutions, often at public expense.
In simple terms: Companies profit from crises they help cause.
Key Takeaway
Question profit motives.
Themes
corporate greed
environmental health
consumer exploitation
Mood
skeptical
angry
Type
critical
political
When to use this quote
- regulation
- activism
- consumer awareness
- policy reform
Key Concepts
economics
ethics
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from the problem?
- How can we demand accountability?
A Different Perspective
Solutions may also create new dependencies.
