Exactly. The asymmetry of outcome is built into the asymmetry of his assumptions. Totally. Circular. Argument.
Having babies is evil, parenting is selfish, and reproduction is a Ponzi scheme, says this increasingly influential philosopher.
Philosophy shouldn't promote civilizational suicide, says me.
HT @TKShackelfordhttps://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018624265/parenting-a-procreational-ponzi-scheme …
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Congratulations. Five is a handful!
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Is he also antinatalist? That would be completely consistent.
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Sam Harris had an interesting conversation with Benatar on his Waking up podcast. Benatar made some good points. Worth a listen.
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I've heard it. I think Benatar is appalling, and negative utilitarianism makes zero sense.
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Did you listen to the debate we hosted between Peterson and Benatar?
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Share link please?
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