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“Climate change. Urbanization. Biotechnology. Those three narratives, still taking shape, are developing a long arc likely to dominate this century.” quote by Stewart Brand
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““Climate change. Urbanization. Biotechnology. Those three narratives, still taking shape, are developing a long arc likely to dominate this century.””

Stewart Brand

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Source Book: The Clock of the Long Now, 1999

Emerging global trends—climate, urban growth, biotech—will shape the century’s trajectory.

In simple terms: Three big trends will dominate the century.

Key Takeaway

Consider their long‑term impacts.

Themes

environment technology future society

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

analytical strategic

When to use this quote

  • policy planning
  • urban design
  • biotech ethics
  • climate activism

Key Concepts

systems thinking interdependence risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can mitigate negative outcomes?
  • How will these trends affect your life?
A Different Perspective

Complex interactions make predictions uncertain.

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