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Ideas Digest

Having Children is a Good/Bad Idea - Let Me Change Your Mind!

Mar 27, 2023
Alice and Konrad discuss antinatalism, ethical implications of having children, genetic predispositions to diseases, global justice, and ecological challenges. They challenge each other's perspectives on parenthood, fostering reflection on personal beliefs and values.
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  • Parenthood fulfills a natural nurturing instinct, extending to caring for pets, plants, friends, and family.
  • Societal concerns arise from declining fertility rates globally, questioning the balance in procreation orientation.

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The Intrinsic Desire for Parenthood

People often intrinsically desire to nurture and care for others, which is reflected in the joy and fulfillment that parenting brings. The act of having children is seen as a natural inclination, as it aligns with the basic biological drive to reproduce and perpetuate the survival of the species. This nurturing instinct extends beyond just human offspring, as people seek out ways to care for pets, plants, or even friends and family, highlighting a universal yearning to provide love and support to those who depend on them.

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