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“This approach was typical of the Industrial Age: inadvertently removing something essential for human health, discovering it was essential for human health—and then developing an industrial method to add it back in.” quote by John Durant
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““This approach was typical of the Industrial Age: inadvertently removing something essential for human health, discovering it was essential for human health—and then developing an industrial method to add it back in.””

John Durant

About This Quote

Source Speech: Industrial Age Commentary, 1990s

Industrial progress often removes vital health elements, then reinserts them artificially, highlighting unintended consequences.

In simple terms: Progress can strip essential health factors, then replace them artificially.

Key Takeaway

Beware hidden health costs of industrial solutions.

Themes

health industry unintended consequences technology ethics

Mood

cautious critical reflective

Type

analytical warning

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • product design
  • environmental health
  • consumer safety

Key Concepts

public health industrialization risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What health aspects are we overlooking?
  • Can artificial replacements match natural ones?
A Different Perspective

Industrial fixes may not fully restore natural balance.

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