• @Paragone
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    168 months ago

    Perfect example of Newspeak gaslighting.

    “negative growth” instead of diminuition, population-recession, reduced population, or ANY proper rendition of the concept.

    Nobody in mainstream media speaks plainly anymore, because … money requires befuddlement instead of clear-understanding?

    Or is there some/any other explanation??

    • Canadian_anarchist
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      48 months ago

      Apparently the proper term, 'natural decrease ', is much less sensational. It’s all about clicks and views now, not delivering good content.

      • Quokka
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        58 months ago

        Is it natural if it’s bought on by low wages and high prices making it impossible for most to afford a family?

        • @[email protected]
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          28 months ago

          Those in poverty usually have more children. Woman having more rights and joining the workforce is probably a major cause; which is probably why there’s all this money backing taking away women’s rights recently. Another major cause is likely isolation and lack of community in modern life (“it takes a village…”).