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Stop arguing sense. They will find out in due time. All technological advance eventually come down to modifying human behavior, individually or collectively. When we de-priortize ways to study and better understand human behavior collectively, we are stealing from our long-run selves.

All developed countries are struggling with fertility declines. If all you have are economists, they will suggest economic solutions (i.e. offer incentives, lower costs of parenthood). A sociologist will tell you that alone won't work, you need to create a culture where child-raising is the social norm and is cool. Ally that with economic incentives and maybe we stand a chance.

But don't worry. Let's get rid of social sciences. My people have a saying "a person who is not knowledgeable about why a fence exists, should be wary of removing the fence"

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