Human Survival Quotes

“We do the right things because it's the right thing to do. We respond to others' needs because they have those needs. Our survival depends on cooperation. [p61, paraphrased]”
― Hugh Mackay, The Kindness Revolution: How we can restore hope, rebuild trust and inspire optimism

“The evolution of AI should always be guided by shared Human Values, the protection of human rights, and the survival of future generations.”
― Sri Amit Ray, Ethical AI Systems: Frameworks, Principles, and Advanced Practices

“Linguistic diversity is integral to the cultural diversity that ensures some humans will survive in the event of one of the periodic global catastrophes. Local indigenous languages hold the keys to to survival because they contain the nouns, the names of the plants, insects, birds and mammals important locally to human survival.”
― Leslie Marmon Silko, The Turquoise Ledge: A Memoir

“For many years I have thought long term human survival in a climate changed world will probably occur in high altitude colonies near the equator.”
― Steven Magee

“Climate change affects every continent, every country, every city; therefore, we must act together to find sustainable solutions to address the challenges of anthropogenic climate impacts on the earth’s climate systems without forgetting about threats to human survival.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita

“We are designed to survive through collaboration with a mindset that speaks to the choir of we, so begin by being open to others with integrity.”
― Zephyr A McIntyre