Acharya Prashant responds to a question about the declining fertility rate in various countries and the concern it raises, especially in the context of climate change. He states that it is foolish to believe that the current population of over 8 billion needs to be maintained. He argues that a falling population is not a danger but a cause for celebration. The current population figure is not a sacred number that must be preserved. Historically, the population increased because women had no control over their bodies and were essentially forced into pregnancy, much like forced insemination in animals. The means of production, such as agriculture, trade, and warfare, depended on muscle power, which favored men and left women dependent. With the advancement of technology, the means of production have shifted from muscle power to brainpower, with fields like coding and online trading becoming prominent. This shift has given women freedom, and as a result, they are choosing not to be mere child-bearing machines, which is why fertility rates are dropping. Acharya Prashant criticizes the propaganda for increasing the population, which he attributes to capitalists who desire more consumers for their products. He calls such ideas foolish, as the current population is already unsustainable. The Earth lacks the resources to feed everyone, leading to widespread malnutrition. Human overpopulation is also causing the destruction of other species and the environment, contributing to climate change and pollution. He emphasizes that the future is about brainpower, not manpower, citing Israel as an example of a small but technologically advanced and powerful nation. He states that one missile is more powerful than 100,000 swords, questioning the relevance of large numbers. He concludes that the population must decrease for humanity to live with dignity, for the planet's health, and for other species to survive. He dismisses the 2.1 replacement rate as a flawed goal because the current population itself is the problem. He asserts that "education is the best contraceptive," as educated and empowered women choose to have fewer children, whereas the poorest and most uneducated women are often forced to have more.