¶ Man as a Function of Universe
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Humanity is "taking its final examination. According to my calculations, we have about eight years in which to make it on this planet. . . . We do have the option.
"I do want you to understand that I do know what I’m talking about. This is a very critical period. Nature is trying very hard to make us succeed, but nature does not depend on us. We are not the only experiment.
"Within 10 years, using only proven techniques, and using only metals already mined and in circulation, we could have all of humanity living at a standard never known. We could phase out all fossil fuels and all nuclear fuels and live on our energy income. . . . We have come to an extraordinary moment when it doesn’t have to be ‘you or me’ anymore. There is enough for all. We need not operate competitively any longer.
“Human beings have enough knowledge now to succeed. And just possibly there are enough of the right kind of people around to see that they do. Nature is raising a new crop. I go to the schools and each year I see the young people getting to be more and more clear in their thinking; less exploitable… or it could be curtains; if we make it, it will be because of youth and truth and love.”
