How the Cambrian explosion lead to runaway consumerism: My short overview of sexual selection & signaling theory http://embor.embopress.org/content/13/10/880 …
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Replying to @primalpoly
What is perhaps interesting is that in wealthier societies, where 'peacocking' (as PUAs say) is easiest, birth rates tend to be very low.
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Replying to @LotsaPotsa @primalpoly
And the furthermore, in recent generations, sexual activity has dropped. Though perhaps that has something to do with the economy?
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Replying to @LotsaPotsa @primalpoly
Anyway, why do you suppose that wealthier societies tend to have, relatively speaking, lower birthrates, and higher consumerism?
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Replying to @LotsaPotsa
I talk a fair amount about this in my book 'Spent'...
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Replying to @primalpoly
I see. But that doesnt answer my question. If this is all about attracting mates, to pass on our genes, why does it seem to be not working?
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Replying to @LotsaPotsa @primalpoly
Perhaps you can offer just a bit of your reasoning? I am not trying to get you to 'spoil' your book. :S
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Contraception is a powerful driver of consumerism, by delaying reproduction, it pushes people to allocate more time & money to consumption.
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