Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Do Smartphones Brainwash Women into Hating Babies?

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Feb 4, 2025
The hosts dive into how smartphone usage might influence declining marriage and birth rates. They discuss the cultural and socioeconomic impacts of digital interactions on parenthood. Misconceptions about needing career stability before having children are challenged, emphasizing adaptability in parenting. They contemplate shifts in societal values to promote family formation and explore the tension between natural instincts and personal choices in procreation. A light-hearted take on everyday life also underscores these profound discussions.
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Two Theories of Fertility Decline

  • Fertility decline may be linked to declining marriage rates, potentially influenced by cell phone use.
  • Another theory suggests cell phones themselves reduce the desire for children.
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Marriage and Fertility

  • Had U.S. marriage and cohabitation rates remained constant, the total fertility rate would be higher.
  • The decline in fertility is primarily explained by changes in marital status, not necessarily a decrease in married women's birth rates.
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Smartphones and Boredom

  • Women are the bottleneck when it comes to declining birth rates, due to a lack of desire rather than difficulty finding a partner.
  • Smartphones provide constant stimulation, potentially reducing the boredom that historically led to relationships and children.
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