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 The too many people narrative is a lie of the eugenicists. 
 Yes but if we care about genetic diversity we should focus on Africa because it’s where almost all genetic diversity lies.  

I’m not saying we have too many people. More it’s ok if the population slowly declines. And humanity would be just fine with half or a quarter of the current population. We shouldn’t be worried that people are having less kids.  
 people like Elon Musk who are obsessed with this falling birth rate thing couldn't care less about babies in africa. they're obviously talking about babies in western countries. 
 Yes.

Because babies in western countries have significantly higher degrees of aptitude.

100 years of electricity and they’re still in the literal dark. 
 no. you're just racist. 
 Have you ever looked at a global IQ chart? 
 honestly when I see videos on tiktok where american people are asked simple questions and they can't even tell the difference between a continent and a country, I think maybe these maps aren't very accurate. 
 A retarded cunt at that.