The Fertility of the Unfit

The author analyzes population trends and argues that overall birth-rates are declining while individuals judged socially or mentally unfit remain disproportionately prolific. Drawing on statistics and debates from classical and contemporary population theory, the work examines causes of fertility decline, the effects of humanitarianism and social policy, and perceived dangers of an increasing ratio of defectives. It evaluates proposed responses — including indeterminate imprisonment, social quarantine analogies, and surgical limitation of reproduction — and advocates urgent public and legislative consideration of radical measures to prevent societal decline.