Modern Wisdom #640 - Malcolm Collins - Why Do So Many People Not Want To Have Children?
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Jun 12, 2023 Malcolm Collins, a pronatalist, Stanford MBA graduate, and venture capitalist, dives into the alarming decline in birth rates and its potential repercussions. He discusses the striking projection that Korea may face a 94% population extinction, examines the clash between modern ideals of equality and the declining desire for parenthood, and probes whether there’s a moral obligation to have children. Collins also tackles the influence of technology on reproduction and the cultural narratives shaping family dynamics today.
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The Free Market's Impact on Fertility
- Prosperity incentivizes economic productivity over having children.
- The free market rewards productivity, drawing people into urban, less child-friendly environments.
Gender Equality and Fertility
- Female education and gender equality contribute to lower birth rates, not by choice, but by delayed family planning.
- Women prioritize economic stability, but their biological clocks often run out.
Cultural Experimentation
- Fortify traditional cultures and invent new ones that work with technology and the internet.
- Experiment with different approaches to family and culture to promote fertility.
