With Alisa Halchenko

As climate change, economic instability, and global uncertainties grow, so does the debate over whether bringing children into the world is a moral obligation or a moral mistake. Some argue that we have a duty to reproduce, while others claim that having children is ethically questionable, quoting suffering, overpopulation, and environmental impact. This talk will explore key philosophical perspectives on both sides, from antinatalists like David Benatar to pronatalist arguments rooted in duty, love, or existential hope. We will examine whether procreation is a personal choice free from moral weight or a decision that carries deep ethical consequences.