Why Are the Most Religious Mormons No Longer Having the Most Kids? (This Changes Everything)
In this special episode of Basecamp, we delve into exclusive data regarding fertility trends among the Mormon community, contributed by one of our listeners. Through a study involving 310 members from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, fascinating trends emerge among different age and religiosity groups. We discuss the rapid transition to wokeness, fertility collapse, and the impact of cultural pride versus deontological religious rules on fertility rates. The episode explores clan-based versus communalist moral systems and their influence on Mormon society, offering intriguing insights into the future of Mormon demographics and culture.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:13 Mormon Fertility Rates: A Fan's Study
01:35 Study Findings: Age and Religiosity
04:08 Parenting and Personal Anecdotes
04:52 Generational Trends in Mormon Fertility
07:11 Cultural Pride and Fertility
09:53 The Role of Lectures in Education
21:15 Case vs. R Selection in Human Reproduction
25:37 Understanding Trustee and Zubie in Mormon Culture
28:14 Cultural Pride and Fertility in Mormon Communities
33:04 Clan-Based vs. Communalist Moral Systems
38:53 The Role of Genetics in Religious and Moral Frameworks
46:49 Family Dynamics and Moral Expectations
48:41 Dinner Plans and Family Conversations
51:14 Intriguing News and Future Content Ideas
