Impact of Technology on Societal Trends and Birth Rates

The chapter explores how technology, such as smartphones and social media, has influenced societal trends like decreased attention spans, changes in dating culture, and the 'baby bust'. It delves into how social media has exacerbated intolerance, the conflict between work opportunities and familial responsibilities, and the disconnect between parental desires for work-life balance and political advocacy for subsidized daycare. Furthermore, it discusses the historical impact of societal beliefs on birth rates and links the current upper middle class American mindset to declining birth rates.