Ethics is irrelevant in the first place, on a planet where at all times at least 85% of humans are incapable of being members of the human race. Rationality is also irrelevant.ernestm wrote: ↑January 21st, 2022, 7:45 pm and meanwhile, those who consider their fiscal well being more important than the rest of the planet continue on insane parades of flag waving because they can shoot guns and kill people. In any normal society, having to shoot anyone would be a shameful last resort unless a person is too physically handicapped to protect themselves otherwise with non lethal weapons. But given the callous disregard for the value of life I find I can no longer regard them as members of the human race. Notwithstanding they perpetuate their existence with far more vociferous hatred than I can avoid.
These lead to the surprising double-twist that not only is continued existence irrational, but suicide is also irrational. No good reason to live is no good reason to die. Personally I plan to stick around until humanity exterminates itself in 20-30 years tops, and see what will happen after that. Until then I try to enjoy existence as much as I can, while providing a positive net contribution to the world anyway.