anyone who prioritizes the wellbeing of the “future of humanity” in the abstract over the dignity and care of individuals in the present cannot claim that they truly care about people
Having debunked the tragedy of the commons, they now were trying to direct our attention to what they called the tragedy of the time horizon. Meaning we can’t imagine the suffering of the people of the future, so nothing much gets done on their behalf. What we do now creates damage that hits decades later, so we don’t charge ourselves for it, and t
... See moreKim Stanley Robinson • The Ministry for the Future: A Novel
Why do we care so much what strangers think, but think so little about how our actions affect those closest to us?
These future people are your responsibility now.