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If we can get to the point where we're reversing aging, I think we can safely assume reversible sterilization. Use an economic solution (really simplified here
by tom_rath 18y ago
If we can get to the point where we're reversing aging, I think we can safely assume reversible sterilization.
Use an economic solution (really simplified here): When you receive anti-aging treatment, you're temporarily sterilized. Each person then gets 1 credit for a child. 3 credits are required to bear a child. One can purchase or sell their credit for children as one would like.
For the first time in human history, if one wants children, they'll have to put conscious effort into it. Only those who _really_ want children will have them.
...unless you don't want anti-aging treatment, then you can have as many kids as you'd like and become 'immortal' the old fashioned way.
- gcheong 18y agoI'm not sure it would be necessary. Kids in developed nations are already considered optional (vs. undeveloped countries where you put your kids to work so you can eat) so as people get accustomed to having more time to raise kids then they may seem them as much less of a priority and birthrates would continue to decline to offset the increased lifespans. I do wonder what people would consider to be the age of maturity at which you are expected to be on your own. Would people expect to be cared for by their parents until they are 300?
- tocomment 18y agoYou could have a law, if you take anti-aging meds you must leave the planet.