Atheistic Quote by Jonathan Haidt
“Societies that exclude the exoskeleton of religion should reflect carefully to what will happen to them over several generations. We don’t really know, because the first atheistic societies have only emerged in Europe in the last few decades. They are the least efficient societies ever known at turning resources (of which they have a lot) into offspring (of which they have few).”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Rise of Secular Societies, 2023
Secular societies may struggle to allocate resources to reproduction, potentially affecting long‑term population growth.
In simple terms: Secular societies might have low birth rates.
Key Takeaway
Consider cultural impacts on demographics.
Themes
religion
demographics
resource allocation
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- family incentives
- social research
Key Concepts
secularism
population dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does secularism influence family size?
- What policies could balance resources and reproduction?
A Different Perspective
Other factors like economics and technology also affect birth rates.
