• threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    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.

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      1 month ago

      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.