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Re:Don't worry about global population collapse by pphysch on Sunday October 01, 2023 @12:44AM (#37722644)
I'm not going to spend a bunch of time digging up statistics for you, because I think it is obvious for anyone who has spent significant time in urban areas of developed countries. The youth are obviously individualistic, focused on short-term personal fulfillment, and building a family is the opposite of that.

There just aren't throngs of young people living "traditionally" (non-individualistically) yet not having kids.

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Re:Don't worry about global population collapse by satvikpendem on Sunday October 01, 2023 @12:53AM (#37722683)
There's nothing "obvious" about that. If it's so obvious, you should be able to "dig up statistics." Otherwise, you're just using your anecdotes as some statement of fact. I could do the same and you would be unable to refute them, but I don't think that makes for very engaging discussion on this forum, then.
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Re:Don't worry about global population collapse by wesapien on Sunday October 01, 2023 @11:17AM (#37726723)
No way. Youth actually want to belong to a group and fit in unless they are comfortable being outcasts in school (to to college) and not having a social life. The youth are obsessed with cool things and trendy/hip things. They are the most easy target for marketing and sales.
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