And that would demonstrate that ultimately the system stays in balance. And that ultimately the planet doesn't really care about us at all. So

And that would demonstrate that ultimately the system stays in balance. And that ultimately the planet doesn't really care about us at all. So the planet will ultimately be OK, but what about the billions of individual plants and animals we're causing the (very often unnecessary) death and suffering of in the meantime? (That said, I upvoted you because I think it's still a good post.)