Future generations of economists will look at the trickle-down theory in much the same way we now look at witch burning, slavery, and the Sinclair C5. John Niven burneconomistfuture Change image and share on social
Over and over, the economy has determined the extent of our response, but how much value does it place on breathable air, drinkable water, edible food and stable weather and climate? Surely the economy is the means to a better future, not an end in itself. Surely it must be subordinate to a rich, diverse ecosphere that sustains all life. David Suzuki airbreathableclimate share on social
Must we wait for selection to solve the problems of overpopulation, exhaustion of resources, pollution of the environment and a nuclear holocaust, or can we take explicit steps to make our future more secure? In the latter case, must we not transcend selection? B. F. Skinner caseenvironmentexhaustion share on social
The Greens will threaten the future of our strong economy. They will destroy jobs and put Victorian families at risk. Denis Napthine destroyeconomyfamily Change image and share on social
Doctors, dressed up in one professional costume or another, have been in busy practice since the earliest records of every culture on earth. It is hard to think of a more dependable or enduring occupation, harder still to imagine any future events leading to its extinction. Lewis Thomas busycostumeculture share on social
Solidarity and interdependence, a sense of worth, a pride and hope in the future: these are positive gains for those who believe in progressive politics and the beneficial role of government, rather than a detriment. David Blunkett beneficialdetrimentfuture share on social
The future of any corporation is as good as the value system of the leaders and followers in the organization. N. R. Narayana Murthy corporationfollowerfuture Change image and share on social
It took 35 years, but the time was well spent and I think I have established a good stake in the future. Johnny Olson establishfuturegood Change image and share on social
I don't think I can do anything. I mean, I felt I had been given a bit of a gift and a key to a kind of a future. But I've always felt there is more that I can learn and that there are many people who are as good as, or better at, what I do than I am. Michael Cristofer bitefeltfuture share on social
The future's come and gone; it's a thing of the past. That once impossibly exotic expression 'the year 2000,' for so long evocative of silver suits and robots in pinnies, now feels antiquated. Peter Baynham antiquateevocativeexotic Change image and share on social