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vadman
on Dec 8, 2012
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Scientists warn of sperm count crisis
I don't entirely agree that "absolute numbers are pointless here". If you look at the amount of human suffering, your world is 2x worse.
mikeash
on Dec 8, 2012
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By that reasoning, a world where there are only a thousand people, divided into two tribes constantly engaged in horrific war, is vastly better.
ChuckMcM
on Dec 8, 2012
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I think that is where we are headed.
saraid216
on Dec 9, 2012
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Well, it
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an issue that we are more likely to care when someone suffers, these days. That increases human suffering all by itself.
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