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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 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 6 months 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 6 months 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.