November 2022 update: I wrote this post during a difficult period in my life. I still agree with the basic point I was gesturing towards, but regret some of the presentation decisions I made. I may make another attempt in the future.
Previously: 1, 2
Inspired by: The Case for One More Child – Why Large Families Will Save Humanity (a)
I know many people in the EA and Bay Area Rationality communities, but only a handful that have decided to have kids. What’s up with that?I know of enough people in their 30s and 40s so it can’t just be an age thing...
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[Question] Why do so few EAs and Rationalists have children?
November 2022 update: I wrote this post during a difficult period in my life. I still agree with the basic point I was gesturing towards, but regret some of the presentation decisions I made. I may make another attempt in the future.
Previously: 1, 2
Inspired by: The Case for One More Child – Why Large Families Will Save Humanity (a)
I know many people in the EA and Bay Area Rationality communities, but only a handful that have decided to have kids. What’s up with that?
I know of enough people in their 30s and 40s so it can’t just be an age thing...