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But without infinite growth how can we feed the capitalistic engine with more souls?
People have children because they want to, not for growth. In a relatively stable society most people don't even have many children...
India: "I need many children to support my everyday life and me when I'm old."
Germany: "wtf are children?"
(A bit exaggerated of course, but should illustrate your point.)