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It's interesting seeing how humans are deciding to forgo one of the most innate patterns of life itself, passing their own genes via these phenomenons. It's alm
by lalos 6y ago
It's interesting seeing how humans are deciding to forgo one of the most innate patterns of life itself, passing their own genes via these phenomenons. It's almost as if it's a 'invisible hand' regulating the population by cornering people to prefer an achievable amount of pleasure (retire early, travel, etc) by trading it for not having offspring. This also relates to all the news about the rise of 'despair deaths'. No jobs, no way to ensure offspring a quality life, therefore game over for those genes. It is a big claim that these communities don't have kids, I would want more evidence of that before jumping to conclusions but if that's the case it's pretty crazy to read about.
- cheschire 6y agoIs it not inherently part of that animal pattern to only procreate until the resources become a limitation? Maybe the Wachowskis were wrong, and humanity isn’t a disease that keeps spreading and growing.
- lalos 6y agoI would assume contraceptives methods make it easier to break the pattern, since you are still technically physically doing the act of reproducing but the cycle or incentive is broken since there is no offspring.
- nordsieck 6y ago> Is it not inherently part of that animal pattern to only procreate until the resources become a limitation? Most animals don't self limit - their environment limits them instead.
- anon9001 6y agoHow can I tell if I'm self limiting or if I'm being environmentally limited?
- nordsieck 6y ago> How can I tell if I'm self limiting or if I'm being environmentally limited? Are you voluntarily having fewer kids than you physically could, or did you starve to death?
- stevenicr 6y agoIf you fear your kids would starve or otherwise have a terrible life, and you voluntarily do not inseminate - I think it could be argued that you are volunteering - however I think it's a reaction to the environment and a calculated view of what's to come.
- tmn 6y agoThat's a self limiting decision. It's easy to rationalize yes
- novok 6y agoNo species on earth has birth control, and humans have only had real & widespread birth control since the 20th century, and the 'good' birth control only since the 60s. Sex is now disconnected from procreation and that is the real reason this is possible.