I wonder if you could analyze internet discussions for an effect.

  • HubertManne@piefed.social
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    7 hours ago

    Some selection pressure seems to be returning. anti mask (during a pandemic), anti vax, homeopathy. some folks seem to want to or have their kids die early.

    • A_A@lemmy.world
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      35 minutes ago

      Such a nightmare… i suppose we can describe this as :
      (hypothesis #1) : Stupidity increasing up to a breaking point where it’s no longer sustainable and kids start to die again.
      (h #2) : this increase in stupidity is not necessarily genetic … it can be from other (social …) causes.
      (h #3) : selection pressure can also act on social behaviors.

      Disclaimer : i’m not working in this field : this has no scientific value.