[jiveturkey42]

Have any anthropologists studied the Darwinian logic of choosing marginal comfort increases over reproducing?

[hackable_sand]

Evolution doesn't rationalize optimal choice. Humans can design their own environments which is fairly dangerous because humans have the choice to gamify, but life isn't a competition.

Choosing both, either, or neither of the two options are all valid. And I think that's nice.

Memetics are also a consideration.

[jiveturkey42]

Sexual selection and reproduction has always been a competition, both in nature and in humans. Choosing not to play is an option, but your genes won't continue

[silverquiet]

I suspect that individuals in either group will be dead in around a century. Might as well enjoy the time you've got, whatever that means to you.

[jiveturkey42]

Does your culture not talk about your ancestors choices and successes, and extrapolate that your current choices affect your great-great-[etc]-grandchildren?

[xyzelement]

I've read your comment a few times now and I chuckle at it every time. Succinct, true, funny. Just wanted to say thanks!