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We begin the paper by outlining the importance of public engagement in the African context as a means for giving voice to African perspectives, making specific reference to the African philosophical concept of“Ubuntu.” Following this, we describe why we chose
to utilize a deliberative public engagement methodology, and briefly describe it. We then proceed to analyze how the study participants viewed distributive equality in relation to HHGE. We conclude by outlining and interesting aspect of the participants’ view of distributive equality, namely that distributive equality applies to future generations, and we investigate whether such a claim can be ethically justified. This exploration is done with reference to the aforementioned African philosophical concept of Ubuntu, which we argue is aligned with (and may have informed) the participant’s views.

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The paper begins by discussing the significance of public engagement within the African context, emphasizing the importance of giving voice to African perspectives by referring to the concept of "Ubuntu." The decision to adopt a deliberative public engagement methodology is explained, followed by an analysis of how study participants perceive distributive equality in relation to HHGE. The conclusion highlights an interesting perspective from participants that distributive equality should also apply to future generations, prompting an examination of whether this claim can be ethically justified. The discussion is framed within the context of Ubuntu, suggesting that this African philosophical concept may have influenced the participants' views.