EFILism
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EFILism is an extremist, negative utilitarian pro-mortalist, anti-natalist ideology proposed by internet philosopher Gary Mosher, known online as Inmendham, which endorses ending all suffering of all sentient life on Earth through non-procreation and extinction.[1][2]
The 2025 Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing by Guy Edward Bartkus was inspired by EFILism, according to his online manifesto, audio recording, and linked materials in which he framed existence itself as a non-consensual “disease” of suffering driven by DNA and sentience. He explicitly targeted an IVF clinic as the “epitome of pro-life ideology” because it actively creates new life.[3][4]
EFILists and promortalists have been criticized for inciting and causing violence, under the guise of philosophical debate.[5] Mosher and Amanda Sukenick have been criticized for making inconsistent statements and denying responsibility for violence committed by EFILists.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Sledge, Matt (2025-05-19). "What is "Efilism," the Obscure Anti-Natalist Ideology of the Palm Springs Bomber?". The Intercept. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ Häyry, Matti. "Antinatalism, Extinction, and the End of Procreative Self-Corruption".
- ↑ "Reddit bans an anti-natalist group after Palm Springs explosion". NBC News. 2025-05-19. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ McCart-Schneider, Benjamin (2025-05-18). "Bomber of California fertility clinic identified, described himself as pro-mortalist". BNO News. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "Was 'efilism' the extreme ideology behind the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing?". The Independent. 2025-05-19. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ Post, Doug Kari, special to the Long Beach (2025-05-31). "Efilism, the ideology behind the Palm Springs bombing, has been spread online for years". Long Beach Post News. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
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