Examine the ethical stance known as longtermism, which is the idea that we should be doing more to protect future generations.

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Imagine that your life began as one of the planet’s first humans. After dying, you’re reincarnated as the second human ever to live. You then return as the third person, the fourth, the fifth, and so on – living the lives of every human that’s ever walked the Earth. How will your actions in one life impact your future selves? Explore the ethics of the philosophy known as longtermism.

Directed by Jay Septimo, Khoo Siew May, AIM Creative Studios.

This video made possible in collaboration with the Forethought Foundation

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