Taylor Lorenz’s Power User Elon Musk and the Billionaire Baby Boom
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Feb 20, 2025 Julia Black, a reporter at The Information, dives into the intriguing world of pronatalism among Silicon Valley's elite. She unpacks why billionaires like Elon Musk are obsessed with boosting birth rates, linking it to right-wing ideologies and eugenics. The conversation raises ethical questions about reproductive technologies and their impact on women's autonomy. Black highlights how this movement threatens to reshape societal norms around parenthood, raising alarms about reproductive rights and the future of women's empowerment.
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Pronatalism Defined
- Pronatalism supports having more children due to declining birth rates.
- This movement often focuses on a specific group to have more children.
Historical Context of Pronatalism
- Pronatalism often emerges during national crises alongside authoritarianism.
- US birth rates are low, concerning some about societal decline.
Long-Termism and Pronatalism
- Long-termism considers ethical implications for future generations, tying into pronatalism.
- Fears of AI dominance and demographic collapse drive interest in transhumanism.