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“I sort of feel that climate change will be solved by science. I just feel instinctively that we will find a way of saving ourselves. But I am less confident that we won't destroy ourselves in other ways.” quote by Richard Eyre
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“I sort of feel that climate change will be solved by science. I just feel instinctively that we will find a way of saving ourselves. But I am less confident that we won't destroy ourselves in other ways.”

Richard Eyre

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Source Interview: Climate Change Discussion, 2020

Optimism that science will solve climate change, but concern that humanity may cause other self‑destructive outcomes.

In simple terms: Science may fix climate, but we might ruin ourselves elsewhere.

Key Takeaway

Support scientific solutions while guarding against new risks.

Themes

optimism caution future

Mood

hopeful concerned

Type

opinion reflective

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • research funding
  • public awareness

Key Concepts

technology self‑destruction environmental ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new risks could arise from technological advances?
  • How can society balance innovation with safety?
A Different Perspective

Science alone cannot address all existential threats.

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