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Originally Posted by jstanovic
In theory with zero empathy/compassion that logic would work. But as humans with families it will never happen like that.
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If we're to survive as a species it's something we're going to have to talk about though.
Do you think our numbers and growth are sustainable? Some groups have already made estimates on the total population the earth can handle in terms of resources and at what point the population growth will 'stabilise'. That's partly by deaths. Our numbers are expected to stabilise because fertility is expected to drop and premature deaths are expected to rise.
Isn't it more empathetic to prevent births instead of large numbers of people having to experience premature deaths? Is that what you think is compassionate?
That's more cancers.. environmental and genetic, more antibiotic resistance, more novel viruses, more malnutrition, disease and other genetic conditions like huntingtons or cystic fibrosis.
It's a shame. There are other ways to lead a fulfilling life than just having kids. If we still had a sense of community then a lot of people would probably find enjoyment in being involved in other people's kids' lives but instead we're told that having your own family is the main goal in life.
That's probably heading into off-topic territory. And before anyone compares me to hitler, no i am not into eugenics, superior/inferior people and improving the line.