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We take future generations for granted. And often at the same time expect an end of the world. Neither is inevitable from human perspective. For a long future we humans need to find ways to survive our progress. We will do that together - or not at all. | We take future generations for granted. And often at the same time expect an end of the world. Neither is inevitable from human perspective. For a long future we humans need to find ways to survive our progress. We will do that together - or not at all. | ||
For [[Intergenerational Fairness Day]] in 2023 Michael Munker wrote a contribution for the blog of the Intergenerational Foundation [https://www.if.org.uk/2023/11/18/why-the-far-future-matters-today-a-view-from-the-netherlands/ Why the far future matters today] (also [[Why the far future matters|here]] and in 2024 with Vidya Giridharan [https://www.if.org.uk/2024/11/21/intergenerational-fairness-day-what-can-future-generations-do-for-us-a-reflection-from-the-netherlands/ what can future generations do for us] also [[what future generations can do for us |here]]. | |||
see also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_generations Wikipedia on Future generations] | see also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_generations Wikipedia on Future generations] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:06, 21 November 2024
The idea of future generations is gaining ground. In September 2024, the UN passed a Declaration on Future Generations as part of the Pact for the Future. Only those who do not yet exist are considered future generations in this context.
Like human rights, future generations is a big idea. We all want future generations to exist. That can bring us together and can help clarify objectives. But caring for those who do not yet exist is difficult. Institutions and legislation can help us, but need broad support. Art and cultural practices can help to make future generations felt, see the exhibition Good Ancestors: Art and Culture for Future Generations in September 2024 at the UN.
We take future generations for granted. And often at the same time expect an end of the world. Neither is inevitable from human perspective. For a long future we humans need to find ways to survive our progress. We will do that together - or not at all.
For Intergenerational Fairness Day in 2023 Michael Munker wrote a contribution for the blog of the Intergenerational Foundation Why the far future matters today (also here and in 2024 with Vidya Giridharan what can future generations do for us also here.
see also Wikipedia on Future generations