The Dissenter

#1004 Lawrence Anton - Antinatalism: Birth, Death, Consent, and Extinction

Oct 10, 2024
Lawrence Anton, a YouTuber and advocate for antinatalism, dives deep into provocative concepts surrounding life and procreation. He shares his personal journey into antinatalism, linking it to animal rights activism. The discussion unpacks the asymmetry argument, questioning if life is inherently good or bad and whether we can consent to existence. Anton also explores thought experiments on the choice of being born and critiques the ethics of parenthood. Finally, he tackles the contentious notion of extinctionism and its moral implications.
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