Seems like I’ve read a book based on this premise
Sperm counts are declining. Scientists believe they have pinpointed the main causes why | Euronews
@thedisasterautist Humanity winnowing itself down, peacefully, quietly, seems like a self correcting situation, not something to be worried about. Maybe teach us a lesson about what is, and is not, sustainable.
Hallelujah
@tmbrown327 seems like continued reduced sperm counts could be the only thing that will save the planet. It's the only way to reduce the human population short of global warfare it seems, now that sensible and prudent behavior can be discounted as possibilities.
@DavidKMresists Gaia knows, will have her due.
@tmbrown327 Are you referring to Origin of Species? "individuals will stay as nonbreeders when there is some ecological constraint..critically, the likelihood of individuals dispersing to breed elsewhere will increase when the ecological constraint is relaxed.."
@JLong I wish I was deep enough to be referencing Darwin. No, I was thinking more science fictiony. :)
@tmbrown327 Oh I'm not either. Never read it through, just the necessary stuff. I was curious if there were other species that stop reproducing because of climate change, so i looked him up.
There are alot apparently
And if the scifi book is recommended, spill the beans.
@JLong Just yesterday I saw a thing about eels. They apparently don't choose what sex they are until they get to their spawning grounds and see how many males/females there are. Then they die, so there's that.
The book I was thinking about is Children of Men. Pretty good, as I remember.
@tmbrown327 Wow, that's what he was talking about i guess. He listed certain fish as well as some insects and reptiles, too. I wouldn't be surprised if in some small way we were also tuned-in to our ecosystems on that same lizard-brain level.
I'll add the book to my list, thanks. I never saw the movie but i've heard it's good.
@tmbrown327: I'm not worried for myself. My children are in their mid- and late-20s.