Quote by Al Gore

As human beings, we are vulnerable to confusing the unprecedented with the improbable. In our everyday experience, if something has never happened before, we are generally safe in assuming it is not going to happen in the future, but the exceptions can kill you and climate change is one of those exceptions.


As human beings, we are vulnerable to confusing the unpreced

Summary

This quote highlights the natural tendency of humans to underestimate or dismiss future risks that have never occurred before. Our perception is often influenced by our past experiences, making us assume that if something hasn't happened yet, it is unlikely to happen in the future. However, this mindset can be dangerous, as there are situations and issues, like climate change, that stray from this general rule. Climate change serves as an exception because, despite its unprecedented nature, it presents a significant and imminent threat that should not be ignored or taken lightly.

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