The next 2 generations might not witness the great collapse. What a relief!

Fuck the other generations though

/s

The general public and politicians weren’t really worried.

Wouldn’t surprise me. Unfortunately the study is behind a paywall.

I think being assertive and more socially active meaning you’re more likely to be a bully is a bit of a myth.

You are reversing the implication that I’m guessing 😉

My guesses are that there ate multiple factors at play:

• less educated people make more kids
• “nice guys finish last” - assertive and more socially active people are more likely to find a partner and make children
• forcing others to follow perceived social dynamics means internal pressure to follow them oneself; having children is a social norm and expectation that is expected to be followed

I’d try and look for papers to see if my guesses hold any water, but time eludes me.