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comment by ButterflyEffect
ButterflyEffect  ·  4350 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Experiment: What's YOUR most controversial opinion, Hubski?

I think this is something that we should start to address now. If life-expectancy continues to rise with improvements in modern medicines, etc. then starting now will help to preserve our future.

From a less...charitable standpoint, I feel that if you're not capable of financially supporting yourself, you shouldn't be able to have a child that you will not be able to support. 13% Percent of children are born poor, and of these an estimated 49% will remain poor for at least half of their lifetimes. While there are success stories, this creates more problems than it is worth.





guybrush  ·  4350 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Some developed countries have a declining population, particularly when you account for the impact of immigration. This has been achieved through improved healthcare (knowing that your children will survive/access to contraception), improved education (sexual eduction/access to better jobs), free commerce and media (increased importance of lifestyle and material possessions), equal rights (women in control of their own future). Therefore, I think the focus should be on sustainable development. On your second point, I don't understand why those from more affluent backgrounds, with access to a better education and opportunities, should ultimately be provided rights that are not afforded to other less fortunate people.

Astral  ·  4350 days ago  ·  link  ·  

To me I would say we need to have some restrictions set by the end of this decade; I think one huge factor will be available birth control, as easier access to contraceptives has been shown to lead to a less rapid birthrate.

ButterflyEffect  ·  4350 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Birth control is huge. Widespread access and a focus on birth control/contraceptives as opposed to abstinence in public education could do wonders in the long run.

Astral  ·  4350 days ago  ·  link  ·  

As I've said before, you can't stop anything, only control it.