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If that's the case, then your specialized economic role in society is purely as a professional breeder. Other people would need to see that you are contributing
by reflexive 10y ago
If that's the case, then your specialized economic role in society is purely as a professional breeder. Other people would need to see that you are contributing your fair share by raising your own family, and be willing to supply you with food, shelter, etc in recognition of this.
In fact people generally don't recognize this value. If I thought to myself, "That's a fair division of labor - I'll do the work, and instead of raising my own kids I'll support this guy's family" - my own genes would be removed from the pool pretty quickly (unless group selection pressure were so intense that this was the only way we could out-compete the neighboring villages).
On the other hand - if you were willing to raise my kids alongside your own (as a teacher or babysitter), there's a much better chance I'd see that as a fair exchange of value.
- justinclift 10y agoHeh Heh Heh, it really sounds like you don't like kids. ;)
- reflexive 10y agoWell, you may be on to something with this idea. I believe that with the exception of humans, all eusocial species have specialized reproductive castes, while the workers are sterile. Certainly some humans are willing to give up their own reproductive success so others in the group may be fertile. We have professional "adult entertainers" so maybe it's a small step to professional parents? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_eusociality https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_eusociality