Demographic anxiety - Econlib

Despite concerns about declining birthrates, the author argues against anxiety over population trends, stating that it is impossible to determine the optimal world population and predict future trends. They also suggest that rising affluence and technological advancements could potentially mitigate the burden of large families, and highlight the shifting anxieties over the racial mix of the world's population. Ultimately, they caution against viewing other cultures as abnormal based on one's own upbringing and emphasize the need for policies to address underlying issues rather than explicitly boosting fertility.

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9/2/2023

I always dreamed of being a mother one day. But the rise of AI and the climate crisis have me second-guessing if I want to be a parent.

The author grapples with the decision of whether or not to have children, expressing concerns about the uncertain future of the world, along with personal and societal factors influencing their indecisiveness.