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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Sam Harris had an interesting conversation with Benatar on his Waking up podcast. Benatar made some good points. Worth a listen.
I've heard it. I think Benatar is appalling, and negative utilitarianism makes zero sense.
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Agree, it's not the way forward for the species.
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Definitely among the strangest arguments I’ve heard from a guest on Sam Harris’ podcast.
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It was a fascinating podcast and Sam admitted it forced him to rethink his position.
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I found it difficult to grasp initially and wondered how anyone could hold that worldview. Difficult to argue against though
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