Quote by Germaine Greer

Perhaps catastrophe is the natural human environment, and even though we spend a good deal of energy trying to get away from it, we are programmed for survival amid catastrophe.

Perhaps catastrophe is the natural human environment, and ev

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This quote suggests the idea that humans are inherently programmed for survival in times of catastrophe. It implies that throughout history, humans have faced various forms of catastrophes and evolved to adapt and navigate through them. Despite our efforts to avoid catastrophe, it is argued that it is our natural environment, and we possess an innate instinct for survival amid such situations. This perspective may highlight the resilience and adaptive nature of human beings in the face of adversity.

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