• AWittyUsername@lemmy.world
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    20 days ago

    At its core it’s about population control. As the birth rate is falling capitalism needs bodies to keep the cogs turning.

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      20 days ago

      To a certain extent, but capitalism always adjusts to changes in birth rates. Reducing payroll has been a trend since the 80s, accelerating with computers, robotics, and now AI.