Quote by Gregory Bateson

We do not know enough about how the present will lead into the future.

We do not know enough about how the present will lead into t

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a lack of knowledge and understanding about the transition from the present to the future. It implies that it is impossible to accurately predict or determine the exact outcomes or consequences that the present actions and events will have in the future. The quote emphasizes the limitations of human knowledge and highlights the importance of acknowledging the uncertainties and unpredictability of the future.

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By Gregory Bateson

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