I think humans are good. And larger groups of people can do a lot more (more innovation, more cultural activities, more variety of human experiences).
Right now, in 2025, I would not advocate for more people due to animal welfare and environmental costs of having more people.
But looking at the many countries that have gone through a very demographic transition to less-than-replacement fertility (and all the other countries that seem to be following a very similar trajectory), I’m worried that the population will plummet shortly after it hits peak.
I’m not sure what to do about it. And I’m worried about governments/​other people in influence increasingly trying to increase fertility in ways that reduce individual freedom.
I think humans are good. And larger groups of people can do a lot more (more innovation, more cultural activities, more variety of human experiences).
Right now, in 2025, I would not advocate for more people due to animal welfare and environmental costs of having more people.
But looking at the many countries that have gone through a very demographic transition to less-than-replacement fertility (and all the other countries that seem to be following a very similar trajectory), I’m worried that the population will plummet shortly after it hits peak.
I’m not sure what to do about it. And I’m worried about governments/​other people in influence increasingly trying to increase fertility in ways that reduce individual freedom.