Do We Need To Have More Babies?
Mar 06, 2025•31 min
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Summary
This episode explores the pronatalism movement, where Silicon Valley's wealthiest advocate for increasing birth rates due to perceived population collapse. It delves into the movement's diverse motivations, from economic growth to national identity, and its intersection with politics and eugenics concerns. The discussion also covers the historical context of birth rates, the complex societal factors influencing fertility decisions, and the ethical dilemmas presented by advanced reproductive technologies, alongside the potential for immigration and improved fertility tech.Episode description
Silicon Valley is obsessed with solutionism. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that when it comes to a declining birth rate some of the valley’s elite have a clear answer: more babies at all costs. Today on the show, we talk about the pronatalism movement and how ideas around increasing birth rates are trending among some of the valley’s biggest and wealthiest names.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
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