[T]hat most beings would prefer to continue to exist once they exist is not in itself a good reason for bringing them into existence, it's merely a good argument against murder. (Greg Egan)

[T]hat most beings would prefer to continue to exist once they exist is not in itself a good reason for bringing them into existence, it's merely a good argument against murder.

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