Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

> I've only ever heard it said about eliminating the single largest source of death in human history.

Let's take a step back.

What makes you think human lives are worthier than mosquito lives?




I wonder if the person you're replying to is secretly a human.


Wait, y'all aren't dogs using the internet while humans are away?


human lives are worthier because we are humans. We have agency, and care for our children.


That's just your opinion man. The mosquito probably thinks the same thing.


It is unlikely that mosquitos have true agency, and we know they don't care for their children. Moreso, they are unable to develop technology to eliminate us, while we can develop technology to eliminate them.

It's actually "that's just, like, your opinion, man".


> Moreso, they are unable to develop technology to eliminate us, while we can develop technology to eliminate them.

Wow. Just, wow. I hope you realize that that's a dangerous line of thinking.

But then again it's not very surprising. Historically humans don't have a good track record of preserving the lives of other humans (in other lands). Let alone other creatures.

Also your statement isn't even really true. The reason those mosquitoes are targeted is because nature inadvertently came up with diseases that eliminate humans.

Yet I'm not entirely sure that's a justification for eradicating a sub-species of mosquitoes.

Just something to think about.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: