Corporate Quote by Wendell Berry
“The problems are our lives. In the "developed" countries, at least, the large problems occur because all of us are living either partly wrong or almost entirely wrong. It was not just the greed of corporate shareholders and the hubris of corporate executives that put the fate of Prince William Sound into one ship; it was also our demand that energy be cheap and plentiful.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry, 1977
Our collective lifestyle choices create systemic problems, especially in affluent societies, where demand for cheap energy drives ecological disasters.
In simple terms: Our way of living causes big problems, especially in rich nations.
Key Takeaway
Rethink consumption habits.
Themes
environment
responsibility
systems
culture
economics
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- energy policy
- urban planning
- personal lifestyle changes
- community activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
ecology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal consumption affect global ecosystems?
- What alternatives to cheap energy are realistic?
A Different Perspective
Changing habits is hard and may face resistance from entrenched interests.
