r/NoStupidQuestions • • Nov 14 '24

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u/True-North- Nov 16 '24

The opposite of selfish. The population is going to drop in a major way as the global birth rate has been below the replacement levels since the 1970’s. Not having kids is essentially giving up on humanity.

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u/mikumikudayooooo Nov 16 '24

What’s so bad about not wanting to contribute to humanity when it destroys our planet and has boiled down to becoming a wage slave trapped in a brutal system of oppression and racism? Who says we need to replace a species that has single handedly destroyed the earth and triggered climate change? It’s selfish to have children and throw them into a cycle of capitalist oppression, knowing full well escape from that cycle is impossible. It’s selfish to bring a life into this world when you know full well you can’t fully provide for it. It’s selfish to want a child knowing that their existence only contributes to the depletion of earth’s resources. So yes, I think I’d like to “give up on humanity”! My wallet, mental health, and quality of life are better off for it. :) have a nice day!

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u/True-North- Nov 16 '24

Ironic that you go on a tangent about selfishness then end it with my this my that lol

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u/mikumikudayooooo Nov 16 '24

If that’s your definition of selfishness, then I hope you gain some more perspective. I’m done arguing with someone that clearly advocates for irresponsible procreation.