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The ‘pronatalists’ trying to engineer a baby boom

Jun 20, 2024
27:27
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Journalist Jenny Kleeman discusses pronatalists pushing for more babies in wealthy countries, raising concerns about eugenics, racist theories, and embryo selection. The podcast explores unconventional parenting, immigration's impact on low fertility rates, and ethical dilemmas in selecting embryos based on genetic traits.
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  • The need for increased birth rates in industrialized nations to prevent population decline and societal threats.
  • The controversial practice of choosing embryos based on genetic traits raises questions about eugenics and parenting ethics.

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The Importance of Addressing Declining Birth Rates in Developed Countries

In many industrialized nations, including France and the UK, declining birth rates pose a significant threat to sustaining the population. The need for an average of 2.1 babies per woman is not being met in these countries, leading to concerns about the future of society. The impact of low birth rates extends beyond economic challenges, affecting the potential extinction of the human race if not addressed.

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