Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey. And like so many addicts about to face cold turkey, our leaders are now committing violent crimes to get what little is left of what we're hooked on.


Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of foss

Summary

This quote suggests that as a society, we have become heavily reliant on fossil fuels while remaining unaware or unwilling to acknowledge the consequences. The "cold turkey" metaphor implies that the world is reaching a point where we can no longer sustain our addiction to these non-renewable resources. Additionally, the quote suggests that our leaders, desperate to cling to the remaining fossil fuel reserves, are resorting to unethical and violent actions. Overall, it points to the urgent need for a transition to more sustainable energy sources.

By Kurt Vonnegut
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