Future Strategist Malcolm Collins on short-term human evolution
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Feb 12, 2023 Malcolm Collins, author and founder of pronatalist.org, discusses the pressing issue of declining birth rates and its implications for society. He explores the profound effects of artificial intelligence on human relationships and behavior, pondering the ethical dilemmas of reproductive technologies. The conversation also touches on the role of cultural identity in family size choices and the paradox of modern dating. Collins emphasizes the need for cultural preservation and collaboration to navigate the future evolution of humanity.
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Rapid Human Evolution
- Human evolution is rapidly changing due to strong selective pressures.
- These pressures are causing significant shifts in demographics and cultural values.
Korea's Fertility Crisis
- Korea's fertility rate is 0.7 or 0.8, meaning a drastic decline in future generations.
- This illustrates the global trend of declining fertility rates, even in developing countries.
Cultural Influence on Fertility
- Humans offloaded part of their evolution to cultural traditions, including the motivation for having children.
- Secular societies, lacking these traditions, face lower birth rates compared to religious communities.