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[–] Toes@ani.social 90 points 4 months ago (8 children)

But without infinite growth how can we feed the capitalistic engine with more souls?

[–] sexy_peach@beehaw.org 15 points 4 months ago (3 children)

People have children because they want to, not for growth. In a relatively stable society most people don't even have many children...

[–] Zacryon@lemmy.wtf 10 points 4 months ago

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.)

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