Be you Quote by R. Buckminster Fuller
“It is now highly feasible to take care of everybody on Earth at a 'higher standard of living than any have ever known.' It no longer has to be you or me. Selfishness is unnecessary and henceforth unrationalizable as mandated by survival.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Global Sustainability, 1970s
A future where humanity can meet everyone's needs without selfishness, making altruism rational and essential for survival.
In simple terms: Everyone can thrive without selfishness.
Key Takeaway
Promote collective well‑being over self‑interest.
Themes
sustainability
altruism
future
economics
ethics
Mood
optimistic
serious
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy design
- community projects
- education curricula
- global aid programs
Key Concepts
systems thinking
resource allocation
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies incentivize collective care?
- What barriers prevent universal prosperity?
A Different Perspective
Implementation requires massive coordination and cultural shift.
