as retirees become the dominant voting bloc, spending on pensions and health care crowds out roads, schools, and defense. Shrinking economies make public debt harder to service, and fewer births mean fewer scientists, artists, and inventors.
In many countries now, a couple that moves in together is more likely to break up than to have a kid. And that's never been true until now. So I still think what we almost want to do is make having a girlfriend or boyfriend high status.
3mo ago
Underscored — save the words that stop you in your tracks.