Elon Musk says feminism and lack of children has killed the happiness of ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again stirred a controversy once again with a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) claiming that “feminism and lack of children has killed happiness.” Musk has long argued that the declining birth rates and fewer people choosing parenthood are eroding long-term fulfilment, adding that those without children lack a stake in the future. Musk, who has 14 children has consistently voiced concern about population decline and its impact on civilisation.Elon Musk has long wanted that low fertility rates pose a greater threat to humanity than climate change or AI. He often cites historical examples, such as the fall of the Roman Empire, to argue that societies collapse when birth rates decline. His personal life reflects this stance he has fathered multiple children and frequently emphasizes the importance of family as a cornerstone of civilization.Elon Musk reacts to India’s falling birth rateEarlier this month, Musk created to a viral post on X which claimed India's fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level for the first time in the country's history. The post, shared by the account America First (AF), has received nearly 13 million views on the platform. It stated that India's total fertility rate (TFR) had declined from 2.3 to 1.9 over the past decade and added that Delhi's fertility rate now stands at 1.2, lower than that of Finland. Musk, who has repeatedly warned about declining birth rates in several countries, responded to the post by highlighting the trend in India.“India’s birth rate has fallen below replacement. Among those most educated, India’s birth rate fell below replacement many years ago,” the Tesla CEO wrote.Elon Musk has frequently commented on population trends and declining birth rates around the world. In recent years, he has described falling birth rates as a major challenge facing many countries, including Japan. “Most people still think the world is overpopulated,” Musk said in earlier interviews. “It’s actually the opposite.”When Tesla CEO Elon Musk said AI will increase the birth rateElon Musk made a bold prediction in 2025 when he shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) stating that artificial intelligence (AI) will increase the birth rate. “AI is obviously gonna one-shot the human limbic system,” he then wrote in the post, adding “That said, I predict – counter-intuitively – that it will *increase* the birth rate! Mark my words.” “Also, we’re gonna program it that way,” the tech billionaire wrote.Get the latest technology news and updates. Download the TOI App.