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Antinatalists say human suffering, and climate change, makes having children unethical. Are they right? (www.abc.net.au)
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[–] HumanOnEarth@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago

Today? Yes they are correct. Just a handful of years ago there was a faint sliver of a chance. Not anymore.

All today's children will see unbelievable worldwide pain and suffering in their life. I'd say it's pretty unethical to bring someone into the world knowing they'll definitely see that.