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So we should end civilization ?

No, we can just let the nihilistic and self-centered people go extinct. It's good for the gene pool.

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?

Yes

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