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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

the result was improved lives for everyone

*for everyone who survived.

I'd argue that the lives of those who died from wars and plagues got much worse, particularly due to the whole "dying" part.

[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

But not having babies isn't killing anyone. It's the best type of population decline. It's also slower than war/plague so it's an easier transition.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

It’s also slower than war/plague so it’s an easier transition.

It is easier, but not without challenges. Each person (on average) caring for four elderly grandparents could be quite the burden.