EDIT: I realised I wasn’t clear that the sum was over everyone that ever lived. I’ve clarified that in the post.
Actually, it recommends killing only people who’s future lifetime utility is about going to go negative, as the sum is over all humans in the world in total.
You’re correct on the “not creating” incentives.
Now, this doesn’t represent what I’d endorse (I prefer more asymmetry between life and death), but it’s good enough as an example for most cases that come up.
EDIT: I realised I wasn’t clear that the sum was over everyone that ever lived. I’ve clarified that in the post.
Actually, it recommends killing only people who’s future lifetime utility is about going to go negative, as the sum is over all humans in the world in total.
You’re correct on the “not creating” incentives.
Now, this doesn’t represent what I’d endorse (I prefer more asymmetry between life and death), but it’s good enough as an example for most cases that come up.