I asked Meta AI, what can be done to stop population collapse? If you look at fertility rate by country:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_total_fertility_rate And literacy rate by country: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_literacy_rate We see a strong negative correlation. Of the top 30 countries by fertility, all but Afghanistan are in the poorest parts of Africa, where the literacy rate is 30-60% for ages 18-25 and 3-30% for ages 65+. Also the literacy rate for females is 50-70% of that of males. These are countries where girls have few options except to marry young, like the US in the 1950s baby boom when the age of consent for girls was 13 in many states, there were no birth control pills or abortion, condoms required a prescription and proof of marriage, and homosexuality was a criminal offense. One might conclude from this data that an effective policy to prevent population collapse would be like the Taliban policy of closing schools to girls after 6th grade. Instead Meta AI, which certainly trained on Wikipedia, gave a list of suggestions that were almost the exact opposite: "Population collapse, also known as population decline or depopulation, refers to a situation where a country's population is decreasing due to low fertility rates, aging population, and other factors. To address population collapse, governments and societies can consider the following strategies: 1. Family-friendly policies: Implement policies like paid parental leave, childcare support, and flexible work arrangements to encourage people to have more children. 2. Education and awareness: Educate people about the importance of having children and the consequences of population decline. 3. Immigration: Encourage immigration to bring in younger workers and families to balance the aging population. 4. Support for families: Provide financial support, housing, and other benefits to families with children. 5. Address aging population: Implement policies to support the elderly, such as healthcare, social security, and community support. 6. Economic growth: Foster economic growth and stability to create an environment conducive to starting families. 7. Address gender inequality: Promote gender equality and challenge traditional gender roles to encourage women to participate in the workforce and have children. 8. Healthcare access: Ensure access to quality healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, to support family planning and healthy pregnancies. These strategies require a multifaceted approach, involving government policies, social changes, and individual choices. Addressing population collapse requires a long-term vision and a commitment to supporting families and building a sustainable future." ------------------------------------------ Artificial General Intelligence List: AGI Permalink: https://agi.topicbox.com/groups/agi/Ta32348ecc8396e1a-M6e9a2c6176d7b6649bfdbb6d Delivery options: https://agi.topicbox.com/groups/agi/subscription
