Bad people Quote by John Christy
![“[W]e are not morally bad people for taking carbon and turning it into the energy that offers life to humanity in a world that would otherwise be brutal (think of life before modernity). On the contrary, we are good people for doing so.” quote by John Christy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f99/john-christy-48446_bad-people_w-e-are-not-morally-bad-people-for-takin_2989755.jpg)
“[W]e are not morally bad people for taking carbon and turning it into the energy that offers life to humanity in a world that would otherwise be brutal (think of life before modernity). On the contrary, we are good people for doing so.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Energy Lecture, John Christy, 2020
Human use of carbon for energy is morally permissible and even commendable because it sustains modern life that would otherwise be harsh.
In simple terms: Using carbon for energy is good, not bad.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the benefits of modern energy.
Themes
ethics
technology
environment
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- urban development
- industrial processes
- policy debates
Key Concepts
sustainability
energy policy
modernity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is progress always morally positive?
- How do we balance benefits and harms?
A Different Perspective
Some argue fossil fuels harm climate; moral calculus may differ.
![“Nineteen thousand children [are] dying every day. Does it really matter that we're not walking past them in the street? Does it really matter that they're far away? I don't think it does make a morally relevant difference.” quote by Peter Singer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc1/peter-singer-1001_children_nineteen-thousand-children-are-dying-eve_33961.jpg)
