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Now in another online forum I was discussing utilitarianism with another person and somehow the conversation drifted to the discussion that maybe humans as a species need to die. I asked why, and said person proclaimed that “humanity is a virus that is killing the planet.”

I concur for selfish reasons we seem to maintain a course that is damaging our planet, not to mention our daily routines and our very lifestyles and habits contribute to this. But does that mean I as an individual deserve to die? I asked the individual if they believe in suicide. The individual stated that suicide is rational on the basis of perpetual pain caused by a terminal illness and that all other viable options for cure and pain mitigation have been exhausted.

Okay sounds good....

I asked ok, what about those who suffer from suicidal ideation who feel hopeless? The individual stated that psychological distress and it’s perpetual affect on the mind causing mental anguish is just as painful therefore suicide ought to be permitted.

So long story short the conversation lead to me asking the question of “if humanity is a virus and we all contribute to hurting the planet and if population control is necessary then why don’t you kill yourself to help the process?”

Of course he made excuses along the lines of “suicide is an irrational decision based on his productivity as a contributor to family and community” blah blah blah. Most people who are suicidal feel hopeless and without options, but for those who speculate the fate of others I find it hypocritical some could sit there and be in agreement on population control or controlling the fate of others using population control as a proxy, but aren’t willing to die themselves for the betterment of society.

I believe if you truly believe humanity or at least a lot of the population needs to die you ought to have no issue being among that selected group. I find it equally peculiar that we humans look at our existence now and think of our planet in its state and that we have reached our capacity as a species. I find it scary that some believe in my death without me actualizing my full potential, and that like in the video, believe that we should “give someone else a chance.”