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it's that simple (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

At its core it's about population control. As the birth rate is falling capitalism needs bodies to keep the cogs turning.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

To a certain extent, but capitalism always adjusts to changes in birth rates. Reducing payroll has been a trend since the 80s, accelerating with computers, robotics, and now AI.