Business Quote by Vandana Shiva
“The best and most evolved technologies are those that do not destroy the very base on which we live”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25)
Advanced technologies should be sustainable, preserving the environment they depend on, rather than destroying it.
In simple terms: Technology must protect its own foundation.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainable innovation.
Themes
sustainability
environment
technology
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Designing renewable energy
- eco‑friendly manufacturing
- policy making
Key Concepts
Ecological ethics
green tech
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define “non‑destructive” tech?
- How can we enforce sustainability standards?
A Different Perspective
May slow technological progress.
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