The Dopamine Drop and the Birth Rate Crisis

Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Mowing and author of a new book on plummeting birth rates, argues that modern life’s constant dopamine hits—from sex, social media, and gambling—have dulled our brains’ reward sensitivity, making us less inclined to marry or have kids. With millions invested in research, he’s exploring radical biological fixes like gene editing and drugs to reset dopamine levels, hoping to reverse global fertility decline. A father of ten and Libertarian candidate in Victoria, Penman points to communities like the Amish and Mormons—where dopamine triggers are minimized—as models for higher fertility. He even suggests limiting sexual activity, including masturbation, as a potential solution, backed by personal anecdotes. While others focus on policy fixes like housing or parental leave, Penman believes only science can tackle what he calls a “hidden catastrophe.” Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f86c73c5b15ecfb0