Quote by David Attenborough

?Using his burgeoning intelligence, this most successful of all mammals has exploited the environment to produce food for an ever increasing population. Instead of controlling the environment for the benefit of the population, perhaps it's time we controlled the population to allow the survival of the environment.

?Using his burgeoning intelligence, this most successful of

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that human beings, as the most intelligent species on Earth, have used their intellect to manipulate and exploit the environment in order to sustain a growing population. However, it suggests that rather than continuing to prioritize human needs above all else, it may be necessary to shift the focus towards controlling human population in order to ensure the survival and wellbeing of the environment. In essence, it proposes the concept of balancing population growth with ecological sustainability as a means of fostering long-term harmony between humans and the planet.

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Nature Science Survival Mankind Population

By David Attenborough

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