The Difference Between Being Born and Not Being Born: A Reflection Through the Lens of Free Will and Balance

The Difference Between Being Born and Not Being Born: A Reflection Through the Lens of Free Will and Balance To be born is to exist; to not be born is to never have existed. On the surface, this appears to be a simple contrast. Yet, when examined through the philosophical, scientific, and spiritual dimensions—and then placed within the framework of natural laws and Angelito Malicse’s universal formula for Free Will and balance in nature—this difference becomes not only profound, but foundational to understanding human life and society. Philosophical Perspective: Meaning, Suffering, and the Weight of Existence Philosophers have long questioned the value of existence. Existentialists like Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus argued that being born into a seemingly purposeless universe forces individuals to invent their own meaning. Life, then, becomes a test of courage and authenticity. Meanwhile, antinatalists like David Benatar suggest that not being born is preferable, since existence inevitably involves suffering, and non-existence spares a being from this harm. However, from a humanist lens, being born is a gift. It offers an opportunity to grow, create, connect, and leave a positive mark on others. Within this view, not being born equates to a total absence—not only of pain, but also of beauty, meaning, and transformation. This tension between suffering and meaning directly mirrors the first principle of Angelito Malicse’s universal formula: the law of karma as a natural system, where outcomes arise from causes. In this system, being born grants the capacity for choice and consequence. Free Will operates only within the context of existence—never in non-being. And here, we must state clearly: the true nature of Free Will is to make decisions that do not violate the universal law of balance in nature. When a conscious observer makes decisions that create imbalance—whether in thought, behavior, or systems—it leads directly to human suffering. Examples of such violations include: Overpopulation, which puts extreme pressure on food systems, housing, healthcare, and the environment. Unchecked industrialization and consumerism, which lead to environmental degradation, climate change, and loss of biodiversity. Unsustainable economic growth, which exploits natural resources beyond their regenerative limits. Extreme income inequality, which disturbs social equilibrium and breeds violence, resentment, and societal fragmentation. Misinformation and ideological manipulation, which distort public consciousness and lead to poor collective decision-making. These imbalances are not isolated problems—they are symptoms of decisions made without regard for the natural balance that sustains life. Free Will, when used recklessly or selfishly, becomes a source of suffering instead of liberation. Scientific Perspective: The Mechanics of Existence and Consciousness Science views being born as the result of complex biological processes—genetic combination, cellular development, and neurological evolution leading to consciousness. To be born is to become a biological system capable of interacting with the world through senses, cognition, and emotion. Not being born, from a scientific standpoint, is simply the absence of this system—no brain, no consciousness, and thus, no experience. This purely material view aligns with Angelito Malicse’s systemic understanding of reality. Just as an engine must be free of defects to function, so too must the human system operate within a balanced environment to produce proper function—whether biological, mental, or social. When this balance is ignored, consequences follow. Fo