Antinatalism for the Practicing Clinician: a grand rounds-style presentation Antinatalist MD 2022-07-17 | Grand rounds presentation on how antinatalism applies to clinical practice.
Episode 20: The Problem of Suffering for the Theist — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2023-07-30 | The problem of suffering (or, equivalently, the problem of “evil”) poses serious challenges to theism.
Episode 19: Conversation with a non-antinatalist — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2022-11-04 | -Intro 00:00:00-How would you define antinatalism? 00:00:46-Why are you an antinatalist or not an antinatalist? 00:02:50-What are the societal implications of antinatalism? 00:08:50-How does antinatalism affect your overall world view? 00:19:15-What if an antinatalist accidentally conceives? 00:34:54-Natalists' cognitive errors in thinking about reproducing 00:46:54-How do you feel about those who disagree with your views on antinatalism? 00:53:05-What problems do you find with your own position on antinatalism? 01:01:34-What would be an effective messaging strategy for antinatalism? 01:14:45-Using past suffering as a reason to be an antinatalist 01:27:20-Conclusion 01:29:40
Episode 18: Ann Ehmtee —a short story by Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2022-10-23 | A short antinatalist story touching on many themes. Background music: Violin Concerto in D major (Allegro ma non troppo, and Larghetto), and Piano Sonata No21 in C major (Introduzione, and Rondo) by Ludwig van Beethoven. [No copyright restrictions, per YouTube.]
Episode 17: Exploring Suffering having Ultimate Purpose — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2022-07-30 | Exploring how an ultimate purpose to suffering would affect the antinatalism argument.
Episode 15: Why I’m an Antinatalist — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-12-15 | (Submission to the 2021 “Why are you an antinatalist?” contest)
Episode 14: Environmentalism and Antinatalism — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-08-13 | Thoughts on viewing environmentalism from an antinatalist perspective, and important limitations.
Episode 13: Aniara Movie Reflection — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-06-08 | Reflections on the science fiction movie "Aniara" and its many philosophical and psychological implications.[Image source: nasa.gov/images/content/690951main_hs-2009-31-a-xlarge_web.jpg]
Episode 12: The Burden of Antinatalism — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-05-06 | Most people can’t (or don’t want to) handle the emotional burden of an antinatalist worldview.
Episode 11: Practicing Medicine as an Antinatalist – Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-03-31 | Thoughts on what it’s like to practice medicine while holding antinatalist views.
Episode 10: Why Aren’t There More Antinatalist Doctors? — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-02-22 | With all the suffering they witness in their jobs, it seems like there should be more antinatalist doctors.
Episode 09: Becoming an Antinatalist — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-02-10 | A brief detour to reflect on how I became an antinatalist.
Episode 08: Antinatalism is Not a Mental Health Disorder — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-01-22 | Misunderstandings about the relationship between mental health and antinatalism.
Episode 07: Christian Antinatalism — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2021-01-07 | Antinatalism can be adopted by religious people.
Episode 06: Heat Death and Hope — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2020-12-20 | Antinatalism is not devoid of hope, but it is a different kind of hope.
Episode 05: Suicide — Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2020-12-13 | Thoughts on the ethics of suicide and how it does and doesn’t relate to antinatalism.
Episode 04: Is Suffering the Enemy? – Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2020-12-03 | Antinatalism’s focus on prevention of suffering is justified.
Episode 03: Why Autonomy Matters – Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2020-11-28 | In order to remain on good ethical ground, antinatalism must respect autonomy.
Episode 02: The Taboo of Antinatalism in Society and Medicine - Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2020-11-22 | Thoughts on why antinatalism is taboo, and how society and medicine keep it that way.
Episode 01: Introduction - Antinatalist MD Antinatalist MD 2020-11-19 | Introduction to the Antinatalist MD video series. Thoughts on antinatalism from the point of view of medicine, ethics, religion, and science.
