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I've been writing up a blog post on the subject of extinction for a little why now and my theory is essentially this happening. Mankind could theoretically go e
by DigitalSea 13y ago
I've been writing up a blog post on the subject of extinction for a little why now and my theory is essentially this happening. Mankind could theoretically go extinct because we get to a point where we can no longer naturally reproduce. Sure science in reproduction has come a long way, but because it's a manual and drawn out process, I don't think science could even remedy reproduction issues faster than the population starts to decline.
Is it really a surprise sperm rates are lowering given the number of chemicals in our food, pollution and exposure to hazardous materials on a daily basis? Sperm counts aren't the only factors in reproduction but rather environment variables also play an important part in the process. What we eat, what we breath and how we live are also other serious factors and given the modern diet is anything but nutritional for a lot of people, it spells disaster in the long run.
Reading an article like this kind of scares me. Because it kind of gives what I've been debating internally inside of my head for the last few weeks. The day we stop being able to naturally reproduce is the day mankind is in some serious trouble.
- EdiX 13y ago> Is it really a surprise sperm rates are lowering given the number of chemicals in our food, pollution and exposure to hazardous materials on a daily basis? Why would it affect sperm count but not longevity?
- DigitalSea 13y agoWe might be living longer, but that doesn't mean we're any healthier. I think longevity has something to do with medicine reaching a point where we can keep terminally sick people alive for years before they die.