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Agnes Callard on Meaning, the Human Quest, and the Aims of Education

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The Last Generation: Humanity's Existential Dilemma

This chapter explores a thought experiment about a future where humanity faces extinction due to sterility, prompting a deep reflection on our connections to future generations. Drawing from P.D. James' 'Children of Men', it discusses the despair and societal breakdown that could accompany the realization of being the last humans. Ultimately, the conversation raises profound questions about the meaning of life, legacy, and our motivations in the face of an existential crisis.

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