Musk, who has fathered 10 children with three women, has been vocal about the threat posed by a declining population and has advocated for policies that encourage childbearing.
Musk's pro-natalist views have been expressed through tweets and social media posts. In January 2022, he wrote, "If the alarming collapse in birth rate continues, civilization will indeed die with a whimper in adult diapers." He believes that having children should be incentivized rather than being a financial burden, as it is in most countries.
Musk's concerns about population decline are not unique to him. Many natalists, who support the ideology of natalism, worry that falling birth rates in developed countries like the United States and Europe will lead to economic collapse, the decimation of civilizations, and the gradual extinction of cultures. They advocate for high birth rates and policies that promote childbearing and parenthood.
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Hungary has taken the lead in implementing pro-natalist policies. The country's President, Katalin Novak, has announced measures such as tax exemptions for women with more than four children, loan forgiveness for couples with three or more children, and access to government-operated fertility clinics. Hungary contributes around 5% of its national GDP to increase birth rates.
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The concern around demographic decline is not limited to Hungary. The United Nations (UN) has found that the number of countries with pro-natalist policies has been steadily increasing since 1976. In 2001, 10% of countries had such policies, which rose to 15% in 2001 and then to 28% in 2015. Nations like Poland, Greece, Korea, Japan, Latvia, and Finland have also adopted pro-natal policies.
The United States has also seen a drop in fertility rates across several demographics, including Hispanic Americans, who historically had higher fertility rates compared to other ethnicities. According to CDC data, the U.S. birth rate fell by 22% between 2007 and 2022. Not a single state reported an increase in birth rates during this period.
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Elon Musk's concerns about population decline in the U.S. are significant. He has even stated that it is a "much bigger issue" than climate change. In 2021, Musk donated $10 million to the Population Wellbeing Initiative (PWI), a fertility project located at the University of Texas at Austin. He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having more children, stating that if people do not have more kids, "civilization is going to crumble."
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Musk has also urged other wealthy tech entrepreneurs to have children. He has noted that contrary to popular belief, the richer someone is, the fewer kids they tend to have. Musk has been an exception to this trend, having fathered 10 children. According to a source who worked closely with Musk, he has urged "all the rich men he knew" to have as many kids as possible, believing that wealth is directly correlated with IQ.
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The adoption of natalism among the wealthy elite in Silicon Valley can be traced back to the longtermism craze that emerged in the 2010s. Industry leaders like Peter Thiel, Sergey Brin, and Larry Ellison invested billions in biotech companies with the aim of extending human life. Today, the focus has shifted to natalism, with Thiel and venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson investing substantial funds into fertility centers.
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Malcolm and Simone Collins, a married couple who founded the non-profit pronatlist.org, are now spearheading the natalist movement among wealthy Americans. They express concern that declining birth rates could lead to the erosion of freedom of expression, racial equality, LGBTQ rights, and climate awareness. The couple, who have three children, aim to have up to 13 children together and have stored as many embryos as possible in a freezer.
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While some view the Collins' viewpoint as a form of eugenics, they reject this label. Simone has stated that she does not believe humanity can be perfected; she simply wants to give her children the best possible chance in life. The couple believes that their bloodline will dominate the human population after 11 generations.
The natalist movement has roots in various religions, including Judaism, Islam, and major branches of Christianity such as the Catholic Church. Amish people, known for their procreation practices, have an average of 6.8 children per family.
The concerns raised by Elon Musk and other tech billionaires about declining birth rates highlight the growing movement of natalism in Silicon Valley. These individuals believe that encouraging childbearing is crucial for the future of civilization and preserving cultures. While their views have drawn criticism, they continue to advocate for pro-natal policies and emphasize the importance of having more children.
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