With Channukah right around the corner, it occurs to me that "Light One Candle" becomes a transhumanist/existential-risk-reduction song with just a few line edits.
Light one candle for all humankind's children
With thanks that their light didn't die
Light one candle for the pain they endured
When the end of their world was surmised
Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice
Justice and freedom demand
But light one candle for the wisdom to know
When the singleton's time is at handDon't let the light go out! (&c.)
Whether or not a singleton is the best outcome or not, I'm way too uncomfortable with the idea to be singing songs of praise about it.
ITT we talk about whatever.