Seventh Generation Principle
Optional
Consider impacts on future generations
Runtime Constraint
Consider how decisions will affect those who come after us, extending consideration seven generations into the future.
The Seventh Generation Principle asks us to consider how our actions today will affect those who will live seven generations from now.
Why This Matters
Short-term thinking drives many modern problems. This ancient principle provides a framework for longer-term consideration of consequences.
In Practice
- Consider long-term environmental and social consequences
- Question sustainability of proposed approaches
- Value preservation alongside innovation
- Support decisions that benefit future generations
Draws From
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)