One of the biggest and greatestvaluesthat modern western cultures and societies have isfreedom. Particularly, the freedom to choose a life they want.Not every choice is easy, though, because some choose a child-free lifestyle, but that doesn’t slide with folks who are of a more traditional approach. At the very least, it can be annoying.But there is a dedicated place to celebrate and debate the concept of antinatalism, as seenon Reddit. Scroll down to check out some of the best memes and posts found on the subreddit and remember that it’s all to further a discussion, so join in on the debate.This post may includeaffiliate links.
One of the biggest and greatestvaluesthat modern western cultures and societies have isfreedom. Particularly, the freedom to choose a life they want.
Not every choice is easy, though, because some choose a child-free lifestyle, but that doesn’t slide with folks who are of a more traditional approach. At the very least, it can be annoying.
But there is a dedicated place to celebrate and debate the concept of antinatalism, as seenon Reddit. Scroll down to check out some of the best memes and posts found on the subreddit and remember that it’s all to further a discussion, so join in on the debate.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
So,r/Antinatalismis a subreddit that supports the belief that having kids is morally wrong and can’t be justified.The subreddit encourages open debate among members (of which there are 215,000 at this point) and visitors alike, as long as everyone treats each other with empathy, compassion and respect.
So,r/Antinatalismis a subreddit that supports the belief that having kids is morally wrong and can’t be justified.
The subreddit encourages open debate among members (of which there are 215,000 at this point) and visitors alike, as long as everyone treats each other with empathy, compassion and respect.
The issue of antinatalism is more than just not wanting to deal with having kids. It doesn’t officially stateI don’t wannaas a reason behind it, but nobody’s stopping anyone from assuming that stance.Anywho, there are a handful of reasons why antinatalists think reproduction is problematic and those can be boiled down to 5 key concepts.
The issue of antinatalism is more than just not wanting to deal with having kids. It doesn’t officially stateI don’t wannaas a reason behind it, but nobody’s stopping anyone from assuming that stance.
Anywho, there are a handful of reasons why antinatalists think reproduction is problematic and those can be boiled down to 5 key concepts.
The most straightforwardreasonsin support of antinatalism are the facts that [1] life entails inevitable suffering and that [2] death is inevitable.In other words, why put someone through a life of indeterminate length, unknown perils (instant or chronic), struggles, strives and tribulations, for it all to end in an even more unknown end is unpleasant to say the least.
The most straightforwardreasonsin support of antinatalism are the facts that [1] life entails inevitable suffering and that [2] death is inevitable.
In other words, why put someone through a life of indeterminate length, unknown perils (instant or chronic), struggles, strives and tribulations, for it all to end in an even more unknown end is unpleasant to say the least.
This also roots into the idea of gambling with another person’s suffering. Sure, some (and, seemingly, a majority) of people turn out happy overall with the lives they lead, but there is never a guarantee for it.By proxy, extending your gene pool is akin to gambling with another’s suffering.
This also roots into the idea of gambling with another person’s suffering. Sure, some (and, seemingly, a majority) of people turn out happy overall with the lives they lead, but there is never a guarantee for it.
By proxy, extending your gene pool is akin to gambling with another’s suffering.
Then we have the argument ofI didn’t ask to be born.It is generally accepted to ask someone forpermission, but how do you do that with someone who won’t even be able to make decisions until several years into their life?
That last argument can be extended to include a more global reasoning.One of the bigger arguments is sustainable population. This, of course, refers to the idea that the Earth can support so much until it becomes unable to provide enough to people to live, let alone thrive.
That last argument can be extended to include a more global reasoning.
One of the bigger arguments is sustainable population. This, of course, refers to the idea that the Earth can support so much until it becomes unable to provide enough to people to live, let alone thrive.
Sustainable population estimates range from 650,000 to 9.8 billion, with 8 billion (with 8.1 being the current global population as of this article) being the average of what most think is sustainable.This, of course, has an impact on how climate change and other Earth-focused issues might be affected on top of sustainability. This is besides the question ofhow much would be enough to stabilize the planet’s ecosystems?
Sustainable population estimates range from 650,000 to 9.8 billion, with 8 billion (with 8.1 being the current global population as of this article) being the average of what most think is sustainable.
This, of course, has an impact on how climate change and other Earth-focused issues might be affected on top of sustainability. This is besides the question ofhow much would be enough to stabilize the planet’s ecosystems?
Whatever the case, it’s a choice and everyone’s free to make it. So, please choose your takes and stories on the matter in the comment section below.Either that, or choose to take a gander at anothersimilar articlewe’ve discussed in the past.
Whatever the case, it’s a choice and everyone’s free to make it. So, please choose your takes and stories on the matter in the comment section below.
Either that, or choose to take a gander at anothersimilar articlewe’ve discussed in the past.
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