Acharya Prashant asserts that overpopulation is not merely a societal problem but a crime against the planet and humanity. He argues that while positive measures like education, medical services, and women's participation in the workforce naturally lower fertility rates, they must be supplemented by direct government disincentives. He suggests that governments should stop or reduce subsidies for families with more than two children while providing material and social rewards for those who choose to have one or no children. He emphasizes that draconian measures are unnecessary if the public is educated about the perils of overpopulation and if cultural notions that equate a woman's worth with motherhood are challenged.