An argument against advocating human extinction is that cosmic rescue missions might eventually be possible. If the future of posthuman civilization converges toward utilitarianism, and posthumanity becomes capable of expanding throughout and beyond the entire universe, it might be possible to intervene in far-flung regions of the multiverse and put an end to suffering there.
Excellent point. Playing devil’s advocate, one might be skeptical that humanity is good enough to perform these “cosmic rescue missions”, either out of cruelty/indifference or simply because we will never be advanced enough. Still, it’s a good concept to keep in mind.
An argument against advocating human extinction is that cosmic rescue missions might eventually be possible. If the future of posthuman civilization converges toward utilitarianism, and posthumanity becomes capable of expanding throughout and beyond the entire universe, it might be possible to intervene in far-flung regions of the multiverse and put an end to suffering there.
Excellent point. Playing devil’s advocate, one might be skeptical that humanity is good enough to perform these “cosmic rescue missions”, either out of cruelty/indifference or simply because we will never be advanced enough. Still, it’s a good concept to keep in mind.