>Is it rational for a rationalist to want to be a parent, knowing that having a kid rewrite your utility function? I think that is only true if your utility fu

>Is it rational for a rationalist to want to be a parent, knowing that having a kid rewrite your utility function? I think that is only true if your utility function is a combination of self preservation and hedonistic needs. We know this doesn't fit everyone, many sacrifice their health, safety, life and comfort for other values. > All the pronatalist influencers get together and say that pregnancy isn’t so bad. Many women have one kid, say they're happy they had a kid, but don't want another. However, plenty do elect to have more kids. Overally though, I'd say for those in life that seek to minimize discomfort and maximize psychological safety, then yeah I think it doesn't make sense to have a kid. But if that doesn't fit someone, there are some great things about it.