Even a vague belief in some nebulous concept of an afterlife or reincarnation can affect how you approach the system. And there are plenty of ethical and moral frameworks that don't rely on too much metaphysics that could out an atheist squarely in the "we gotta save the children!" camp. I don't even have to evoke Buddhist stuff in my rationale. I think the kid doesn't have any say in the matter, and I do, so whatever decision I make is for the both of us. I can't help but feel I'd have some kind of responsibility for them, since I have power over their well being. It's not a question of value, or suffering, but agency. It simply wouldn't be fair for them.That's an interesting point I hadn't thought of. I am an atheist, so I am weighing the end of my existence vs the child's life. I suppose if I were spiritual and believed that I would continue to exist in some form after death, the weight of that decision would be very different.
The famous 'progressive' "resetera"Some times when I read the responses in threads like this I wonder if I am surrounded by insane people or if I am the insane one.
For real though.Some times when I read the responses in threads like this I wonder if I am surrounded by insane people or if I am the insane one.
NahAnyone who puts themselves over the kids is an awful person who deserves to sink with the boat.
Because in this ridiculous scenario, if the choice is saving myself or some brat, I'm choosing myself. I don't like kids at all, which factors into it. I'm the only one who decides if I've had a long enough life, so you can keep that argument to yourself. Same with that Hitler nonsense.yah.
If you're an adult you've had a life. You're going to die eventually anyway. If you can chose to end it in a noble act rather than wasting away in old age or some such shit, why wouldn't you? I've had enough experiences. Give the kid a shot at life.
But what if the kid is Hitler?
Because in this ridiculous scenario, if the choice is saving myself or some brat, I'm choosing myself. I don't like kids at all, which factors into it. I'm the only one who decides if I've had a long enough life, so you can keep that argument to yourself. Same with that Hitler nonsense.
same energy. the hitler question only comes into play if you happen to be time displaced and in the late 19th century.I'm the only one who decides if I've had a long enough life, so you can keep that argument to yourself. Same with that Hitler nonsense.
Ah, first thing I thought of.
I mean, if you truly believed in the greater good and not looking out for number 1, I don't think this is the answer you would choose.We're in an age of equality and equal rights
Sorry dawg, I gotta live
Because in this ridiculous scenario, if the choice is saving myself or some brat, I'm choosing myself. I don't like kids at all, which factors into it. I'm the only one who decides if I've had a long enough life, so you can keep that argument to yourself. Same with that Hitler nonsense.
Didn't expect era to be so full of so many selfish assholes not just regarding kids but this easily implies that 40% are the kind of people who would also look the other way during something like the holocaust. Me me me, gotta save my ass first.
This has never meant anything.I mean, if you truly believed in the greater good and not looking out for number 1, I don't think this is the answer you would choose.