Change Quote by Stewart Brand
““Climate change. Urbanization. Biotechnology. Those three narratives, still taking shape, are developing a long arc likely to dominate this century.””
About This Quote
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.
Consider their long‑term impacts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- urban design
- biotech ethics
- climate activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can mitigate negative outcomes?
- How will these trends affect your life?
Complex interactions make predictions uncertain.