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Concerns regarding the [[well-being]] of people who have not yet been born into the world are referred to as theoretical people, future humans, and other monikers.
Concerns regarding the [[well-being]] of people who have not yet been born into the world are referred to as theoretical people, future humans, and other monikers.
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When performing utilitarian ethical calculus it is necessary to prioritize the happiness of the living over the unborn, the dying, and the people of the future. Quality of life for the currently living is the most important goal.

Concerns regarding the well-being of people who have not yet been born into the world are referred to as theoretical people, future humans, and other monikers.