Abolition Quote by Jonathan Schell
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“[A] new generation, innocent of the divisions of the Cold War, this coming-of-age. ... If its members do not feel the urgency to escape the nuclear danger that some of its parents felt, neither has it developed the deep attachment to nuclear arms also often found among their parents, including most of the governing class. ... The call for abolition should therefore be, among other things, a call from an older generation to younger one.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fate of the Earth by Jonathan Schell, 1982
The younger generation, raised after the Cold War, lacks the visceral fear of nuclear war that older generations felt, so they are less motivated to pursue disarmament.
In simple terms: Young people don't feel nuclear fear like their parents did.
Key Takeaway
Engage youth with education on nuclear risks.
Themes
generational divide
nuclear disarmament
political activism
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
educational
call to action
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- public debates
- policy advocacy
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
Cold War legacy
risk perception
intergenerational responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make nuclear risks relevant to today's youth?
- What role should elders play in shaping youth activism?
A Different Perspective
Older generations may overestimate youth apathy, ignoring existing activism.
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