Automobile Quote by M. King Hubbert
“Growth, growth, growth -- that's all we've known . . . World automobile production is doubling every 10 years; human population growth is like nothing that has happened in all of geologic history. The world will only tolerate so many doublings of anything -- whether it's power plants or grasshoppers.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Energy Limits, 1974
Exponential growth in production and population will hit planetary limits, demanding restraint.
In simple terms: Unchecked growth exceeds Earth’s capacity.
Key Takeaway
Limit growth to sustainable levels.
Themes
environment
economics
population
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- energy policy
- urban planning
- family planning
- climate action
Key Concepts
carrying capacity
exponential growth
resource depletion
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can curb exponential growth?
- How to balance development with planetary health?
A Different Perspective
Economic and political forces often resist necessary limits.
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