Would human extinction be a tragedy?

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Question: Would human extinction be a tragedy?
Position1 of 4›: No, human extinction would not be a tragedy
Argument1 of 2›: Antinatalism

Extinction would prevent future generations being born into this world that is so full of suffering.

The argument

Human sentience opens the human race up to suffering. Life is so gruelling, painful and full of suffering that the kindest thing to do is not have children and allow the human race to become extinct. In this sense, reproducing is an intrinsically cruel deed. It subjects the new life to the horrors of this world. Far from a tragedy, the extinction of the human race would be the kindest, most compassionate end to mankind and sentient life.

Context

Given the level of human suffering on earth, the extinction of the human race would be a blessing. It would prevent future suffering inflicted on future generations.

Premises

[P1]Human sentience exposes people to a life full of suffering, so bringing new life into the world is an intrinsically cruel act. [P2] Choosing not to reproduce and allowing the species to end would spare future people that suffering. [C] Therefore, far from a tragedy, human extinction would be the kindest and most compassionate end to mankind and sentient life.

Counter-arguments

Almost everyone, when asked, would say they are happy to be alive. Even those in extreme poverty, the severely disabled, and the mentally ill take great joy in being alive. This is reflected in the behaviour of many people. There are endless avenues for suicide all around us (tall buildings, noxious car fumes, rope) yet, comparatively speaking, very few people commit suicide. This is because almost everyone believes it is better to exist than not to exist.

Rejecting the premises

Rejecting P2: To be born to this life is not bad.