Re:Don't worry about global population collapse
by abenga on Monday October 02, 2023 @03:59AM
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Burdening someone with existence without their consent just to give my life meaning seems a bit selfish to me. Everyone's calculus of how likely their future kids' lives are likely to be comfortable, rich, and fulfilling is obviously different, but to me, it seems like an iffy time to assume that the world will continue getting better indefinitely.
Re:Don't worry about global population collapse
by refurb on Monday October 02, 2023 @04:33AM
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Life is more than just being comfortable and rich.
Re:Don't worry about global population collapse
by abenga on Monday October 02, 2023 @07:43AM
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It's not my life though, is it? That's already a done deal, and I wasn't given a choice. The question is whether I should bring forth a new one.
Re:Don't worry about global population collapse
by refurb on Monday October 02, 2023 @09:31AM
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Sure it's not your life, but just because you didn't find fulfillment, or riches, or happiness, doesn't mean your children won't.
Like I said, don't have kids if you don't want to. Nobody should.
But the idea the world is doomed and your offspring are destine for a life of misery isn't really based on reality.
That doesn't make a lot of sense. The impact on health is transitory and most women recover just fine after birth. Social life can actually get better when it expands to other parents. Career? I guess if your goal is to grasp the golden ring that's true.
But my god, surely our lives have more meaning than living as long as possible, maintaining the social life we had in our 20's as long as possible, and dedicating our lives to our careers.
Yikes, I'm not sure how accomplished and how satisfied with my life I'd be if I got to my 90's and successfully fulfilled those goals. I'd feel rather empty to me honest.
But this opinion seems very common on social media. It's like there is no worthy goal in life beyond optimizing health, eating at trendy restaurants and becoming CEO.