Meehan Crist: Is it OK to have children?

Given what we know about the future of the planet, is having children a matter of consumer choice, of political conviction, or something an authority will eventually decide for us? Meehan Crist explores the debate about the ethics of childbearing in the age of climate crisis. She addresses the relationship between BP and the British Museum, the implications of culture-washing, and the logic of cultural divestment initiatives. Read a written version of the lecture here: https://lrb.me/meehancristpod Read more by Meehan Crist in the LRB: https://lrb.me/meehancristarticlespod Sign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/lrbnewsletterpod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy