If anything, physical hardship and scarcity seem to strengthen the drive to survive and reproduce. Maybe what we have here is a vindication of the "old geezer"

If anything, physical hardship and scarcity seem to strengthen the drive to survive and reproduce. Maybe what we have here is a vindication of the "old geezer" refrain that kids these days are too soft and too spoiled? Anecdotally, I don't plan on having children myself, but that's because I don't think humans (and probably mammals in general) are set up neurologically to create productive, sustainable systems in which life can thrive indefinitely. Let's fade away and give the birds or squid a shot, eh?