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No, human extinction would not be a tragedy
This position holds that human extinction would not be a tragedy, contending the world would be better off without us. It draws on the view that humanity behaves like a destructive virus upon the planet, and on antinatalist arguments that bringing new life into existence is itself a harm.
Supporting arguments · 2
- AntinatalismExtinction would prevent future generations being born into this world that is so full of suffering.
- We’re a virus with shoesBill Hicks, one of America’s most popular comedians, once said, “isn’t humanity neat? Bulls***. We’re a virus with shoes." Humans cause immeasurable destruction and devastation to the earth’s environment and its other species.