Decolonizing the Future: A Time Rebel's Guide

The video discusses the concept of colonizing the future, where current generations exploit future resources without considering the impact on future generations. It highlights the lack of rights and representation for future generations and the legacies inherited from past generations. The emergence of 'time rebels' who advocate for long-term thinking and initiatives like Japan's Future Design movement is explored. Legal and political activism for future rights, such as granting legal personhood to nature, is also discussed. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of learning from nature to ensure sustainable living for future generations.

What is the main issue with how current generations treat the future?

• They invest too much in future technologies.

• They ignore the needs of future generations.

• They focus solely on economic growth.

• They prioritize environmental conservation.

Which of the following is a positive legacy inherited from past generations?

• Colonialism

• Fossil fuel dependency

• Agricultural revolution

• Racism

What is the goal of Japan's Future Design movement?

• To reduce technological risks

• To focus on economic growth

• To encourage present-day residents to think like future residents

• To promote short-term political cycles

What is the purpose of the lawsuits filed by Our Children's Trust?

• To demand a safe climate for current and future generations

• To promote economic growth

• To reduce taxes for young people

• To secure voting rights for teenagers

What is the #givethekidsyourvote movement about?

• Lobbying for climate change policies

• Encouraging adults to vote for their children

• Reducing voting age to 16

• Promoting children's rights to vote

What is the Future Library project?

• A library that plants trees for every book borrowed

• A collection of books to be read by future generations

• A digital archive of future predictions

• A library that will open in 2114

What is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault designed to do?

• Store digital data for future use

• Preserve seeds for 1,000 years

• Provide seeds for current agricultural needs

• Store books for future generations

According to Janine Benyus, what should humans learn from nature?

• To focus on short-term gains

• To live within their ecosystems

• To exploit natural resources

• To prioritize technological advancement

What is a key focus for time rebels according to the final section?

• Reducing technological risks

• Increasing economic growth

• Regenerating place

• Lengthening time

What is the Mohawk blessing mentioned in the final section?

• Thank you, Earth. You know the way.

• May the future be bright.

• Bless the children of tomorrow.

• Guide us to prosperity.