Is it ethical to press the button?

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The discussion revolves around the ethical implications of pressing a button that would either kill all humans or erase their existence from history. One viewpoint argues for pressing the button, claiming that the negative impact of humanity on the planet outweighs any good. In contrast, others emphasize the potential for human goodness and the importance of individual purpose, arguing against the button's use as a solution to perceived flaws in humanity. The conversation highlights the subjective nature of morality and the belief that every life, including human life, has intrinsic value. Ultimately, the debate raises questions about the balance of good and evil and the role of humanity in the broader context of life on Earth.
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I would react quickly to press the red button.

But at the last possible moment I would hold myself back. I would see the eyes of every gril I ever loved and made love to, I would see my father, my brothers who I care for very deeply, I would see my little two year cousin, his big brown eyes, I would see the faces of the countless millions of people who I have never been able to see, the happy and tragic lives all intertwined on this planet, I would remeber the endless nights I spent looking at the stars, or listeing to really good music, or read a good book, or of when I learned a thing or two about science of the intersting things I've read here on these forums, I would remeber the jokes the gaffy stoires the many youthfull wacky adventures, the times I cheated and lied and hurt others, the times I have been selfish, I would also remeber the nights I cried, the heartaches and the great losses, all those times of heaviness, then I would see my future self, in a slightly more rugged leather jacket then the one I use, with my white hair, looking at me intently knowingly forgiveningly, as my grandchildern came tuging at my legs, and lastly I would see the eyes of the woman that I love in this life, her prefect dark brown eyes and hold myself in wonder at how little I could even begin to describe to you how perfect they are, how impotent all my wisedom stands to the love I feel for her, and how very little I really know about this wondering thing called life...

And as I took my finger of the big Red button I tell myself;

surely if there is a man that can push this button,... it is not I,... walking quietlly and humbly from the great temple wishing I had never had to face such a choice.
 
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  • #52
Preator Fenix! I am thinking about your post for 2, 3 days now. I wholeheartedly agree with you, with everything I am. Thank you, thank you!
 
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