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[-] AWittyUsername@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

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

[-] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 4 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.

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