About Quote by Tino Sehgal
“As a culture or a civilisation, we are a bit juvenile; it's like 'Oh, I have all this power, whoa, this is so cool, I can transform the earth and I can produce all this wealth. But we're blinded by our success in a naive way. There's more to life, actually, and I think the sustainability issue is also helpful in reminding us about that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Culture, 2022
Civilization’s youthful confidence blinds it to deeper values; sustainability reminds us of broader purpose beyond material power.
In simple terms: We’re overconfident and ignore deeper needs; sustainability offers perspective.
Key Takeaway
Balance progress with humility and long‑term thinking.
Themes
sustainability
civilization
humility
power
purpose
environment
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- urban planning
- education
- personal lifestyle choices
Key Concepts
ecology
social critique
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true maturity look like for a society?
- How can sustainability be integrated into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on technology can overlook cultural and spiritual needs.
