Let’s talk about legacy:
Genetic reproduction is still an important way to reproduce oneself, and mixing your genetics with someone else’s is a sacred phenomenon, not to mention the life which one brings in the world which is ȕber special. Genetic reproduction has great virtue. Having said that, more than ever, we have the increasing opportunity to leave a non-genetic legacy with the attempt to leave virtuous non-genetic parts of ourselves for the future, to better the lives of the next generations, and of course – non-human sentient life. This emanates from our genetics mixing with our environment and its interplay. Having a child or children can be considered a form of legacy albeit genetic, but also many instances a social legacy too – in teaching children wisdom and knowledge so they make a better world for themselves and for others for instance! So, there is a kind of false divide between reproduction of genetics and leaving a legacy. We are all working on a legacy in one way or another! More cooperation is needed so that our (humane) legacies are supported. We can also do both (genetic and non-genetic), or many differing degrees of both; it is a choice that is up to the individual. Importantly, caring for one’s genetic offspring is not mutually exclusive with caring for the world generally.
What are some of your legacies that you are working on now?
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