> why should individuals that live their entire lives in suffering because of the very conditions humanity as a collective has encouraged and enacted give a shi

> why should individuals that live their entire lives in suffering because of the very conditions humanity as a collective has encouraged and enacted give a shit about humanity? Because if they don't, they're descendents will suffer even more. I mean, really what you're asking is "why should people care about others?", which feels like a whole branch of philosophy.