The irony in all this is that fertility tends to drop amongst people considered successful and (mostly) progressive, meaning that conservative unsuccessful people will out-breed them. One would think that the logical thing to do if you're rich and successful would be to have many kids, and see if it's due to genetic factors.

> meaning that conservative unsuccessful people will out-breed them

So will conservative, successful people. It'll be fine.

> The irony in all this is that fertility tends to drop amongst people considered successful and (mostly) progressive, meaning that conservative unsuccessful people will out-breed them.

If this argument really holds, why has the world become so much more progressive over the last two centuries?

> why has the world become so much more progressive over the last two centuries?

It only became so progressive since the 1970's, the 50's were fine. The reason: drugs.

It could be that humanity has jumped out the window but hasn't hit the ground yet.

What could possibly be more self-centered than forcing someone to exist without their consent as a retirement plan?