Why do you think Henk and Monica find it important to honour the ancestors at important moments in their lives?
Do you know any other nations that honour their ancestors at important moments in life? How do they do it?
In the song Your Ancestor
Nynke Laverman asks, as an ancestor of our time, forgiveness from future generations. What is she asking forgiveness for?
How does Nynke explain to the next generations how the denial of the problems by more and more growth has come about?
What does Nynke think about climate change?
What is your opinion on Nynke thinking about the generation after her?
Nynke also sings: "You say growth was my Holy Grail. Yes it was and it failed." She describes the current economy based on growth. Why do you think that assuming eternal economic growth ultimately fails?
Watch the video'The Impossible Hamster and Economic Growth'.
What does this video tell about the pursuit of growth?
The most important question we should ask ourselves, according to Roman Krznaric, author of the book 'The Good Ancestor' is: 'Are we a good ancestor?'
What does he mean by that?
Henk and Monica tied themselves by a cord for as long as their love lasts. Every year, they ask themselves if they want to renew the commitment for another year and a day. What would it be like for you to make a commitment for a year and a day? And for as long as love lasts?
What do you like about it and what do you dislike about it?
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