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[–] threelonmusketeers 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

the result was improved lives for everyone

*for everyone who survived.

I'd argue that the lives of those who died from wars and plagues got much worse, particularly due to the whole "dying" part.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

But not having babies isn't killing anyone. It's the best type of population decline. It's also slower than war/plague so it's an easier transition.

[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It’s also slower than war/plague so it’s an easier transition.

It is easier, but not without challenges. Each person (on average) caring for four elderly grandparents could be quite the burden.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

WW2 killed the able-bodied workers at the prime of their lives leaving elderly grandparents. Yet the 1950's weren't an economic disaster.