[ExI] Decelerating birth rates worldwide

[Kryonica]

So we also need to grow babies in vats then? :-)
On 14 Mar 2012, at 12:48, BillK wrote:

> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Kryonica  wrote:
>> http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/13/opinion/brooks-the-fertility-implosion.html?_r=1
>> 
>> Why we need rejuvenation therapies for the 2030ies at the latest.
>> 
> 
> 
> While it is good that women are becoming empowered in the developing
> countries and thus reducing the birth rate there is another problem
> not mentioned in the article.
> 
> Gender selection. The reduced birth rate in developing countries is
> also attached to a preference for male children. So, many males in the
> younger generation will be unable to marry and have a family.  This
> could lead to disruption in their society.
> 
> 
> BillK
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