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The Perspective on Sustainability: Are We the First Generation?
Young people today feel anxious about the future due to growing concerns about climate change and its potential consequences. A survey of 10,000 young people revealed that many believe humanity is doomed, find the future frightening, and hesitate to have children. However, a data scientist argues that instead of being the last generation, we could be the first generation to be sustainable. Contrary to popular belief, humans have never lived in perfect balance with nature, and our focus should be on creating a sustainable future rather than longing for a non-existent past.