On the contrary, we are genetically predisposed to having small numbers of kids, only a bit above replacement rate at most. Humans are K-specialists with extrem

On the contrary, we are genetically predisposed to having small numbers of kids, only a bit above replacement rate at most. Humans are K-specialists with extremely resource intensive offspring. Population growth is purely the result of improved living conditions causing lower mortality, and thus having the minimum number of kids you needed before results in a surplus.