Are We Heading Into an Uninsurable Future?
In times when climate change and global insurance markets collide, is there a place where we can truly find refuge?
Something happened today — as things do, in synchronicity — which put flesh on the bones of a post I’d been meaning to write.
A very good friend of mine was in town, so I invited him home for some mates (the shared Argentinian version of coffee).
“How are you?” I asked as we embraced.
“I’m going to be a dad,” he instantly said, euphoria and also despair evident in his eyes.
We talked for hours about the old days — we went to school together, grew up playing sports, and traveled the world, and I always admired him. We exchanged stories, traded memories, and reassured one another. Things would be OK. But I knew there were some pressing questions he had.
Recently, I’ve noticed a recurring trend among those who know and read my work. I can anticipate the difficult questions they will ask. And my friend was no exception.
One question that weighs heavily on people’s minds is, “Is it morally acceptable to bring a child into a world plagued by uncertainty?” Climate change, democracy, economy, uncertain peace, and even overpopulation -can…
