Michael Crichton: Environmentalism Is a Religion
Michael CrichtonIn a speech he delivered to the Commonwealth Club of California, author, screenwriter, and director Michael Crichton lamented the removal of science from environmentalism. The speech given in September 2003 remains highly relevant as climate change and the impact of humans on their environment continues to be a highly politicized subject.
Crichton felt that environmentalism had become a religion and is now predominated by fundamentalists—individuals who are not open to reason or opposing ideas.
Best known for his works of fiction, including State of Fear, which tells the story of eco-terrorists creating seemingly “natural” disasters to mimic climate change.
Below is the full transcript of Crichton’s remarks.
Environmentalism Is a Religion: Speech to the Commonwealth Club, September 15th, 2003
https://spreadgreatideas.org/resources/speeches/michael-crichton-environmentalism-is-a-religion/
