I am one of those people who has chosen not to have children based on my concerns about the future global ecosystem. I haven't chosen this path because of over-population, food shortages, or any...
I am one of those people who has chosen not to have children based on my concerns about the future global ecosystem.
I haven't chosen this path because of over-population, food shortages, or any of the usual suspects. My belief is a simple one, we don't have enough time to erode self-interest and greed at the level where people are influential. I especially do not believe this can be achieved before our ecosystem reaches a tipping point that we cannot recover from without some serious changes in quality of life.
My personal view is that I would be selfish to bring a child into a world where I don't believe that child will enjoy a standard of living equal to or better than my own.
Please do not consider this an attack on future parents. My pessimism of the future is not shared by everyone and it's great that people can be optimistic about our future. I don't hold anything against new parents or those planning to have kids. I truly hope the great minds of this planet come together to solve the greatest threats this species has ever faced.
I am one of those people who has chosen not to have children based on my concerns about the future global ecosystem.
I haven't chosen this path because of over-population, food shortages, or any of the usual suspects. My belief is a simple one, we don't have enough time to erode self-interest and greed at the level where people are influential. I especially do not believe this can be achieved before our ecosystem reaches a tipping point that we cannot recover from without some serious changes in quality of life.
My personal view is that I would be selfish to bring a child into a world where I don't believe that child will enjoy a standard of living equal to or better than my own.
Please do not consider this an attack on future parents. My pessimism of the future is not shared by everyone and it's great that people can be optimistic about our future. I don't hold anything against new parents or those planning to have kids. I truly hope the great minds of this planet come together to solve the greatest threats this species has ever faced.