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The Possibility of Human Extinction

"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg

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Cultural Shifts and Reproductive Futures

This chapter examines the challenges posed by cultural transformations on human reproduction and survival, emphasizing the urgent need for innovative social experiments. It discusses political dynamics regarding underpopulation and fertility rates, highlighting how societal perceptions influence population policies. The conversation also explores hypothetical solutions to declining birth rates, including advanced reproductive technologies and genetic engineering, raising ethical questions for the future.

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