In the past, people had the opportunity to leave behind their life’s work in the form of a book, or a work of art. As physical works there was a limited variety and they all aged over time.
Now, people have the opportunity to leave behind their life’s work in a digital form. Whether this contains text, video, speech, songs, or art, it is all digital so it can last forever.
Additionally, as a digital work, it can be made assessable to everyone in the world. It may only be one in a million that will benefit, but that is still nearly 8000 people. As the work would be available forever, more and more people would benefit.
What is your life’s work?