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I think this ought to be the default. If you don't have children, consider not having any children. If you do have children, consider not having any more. Let's
by mcny 8y ago
I think this ought to be the default. If you don't have children, consider not having any children. If you do have children, consider not having any more. Let's pool our resources and try to give the best opportunities for the children in our communities rather than everyone trying to have children.
No, I'm not being funny or sarcastic. Humans pollute a lot. Also for the 99%, it doesn't so much matter if the world GDP continues to skyrocket. As long as we can keep productivity going up (no idea how), the 99% should be ok.
No, I'm not talking about a ban on having children or a lottery system or a qualification/licensing (at least not yet). If voluntary restraint works (and so far it looks like it), there won't be any need for coercive action.
- smileysteve 8y ago> Let's pool our resources and try to give the best opportunities for the children in our communities rather than everyone trying to have children. What's good for the macro is not good for the micro. For communities, we need a strong work force that enjoys entertainment, that takes care of their elders, and raises the next generation to do the same. If you bring macro policy to the micro, you end up with desolation, a shrinking economy, decreasing home values, and nobody to do anything.
- vibrato 8y agoGetting people who are willing and able to act in the long term best interest of the community to avoid propagating their genetics might have some downsides...