Not yet, at least. There is not yet any theoretical way we can make civilization infinitely sustainable. So if we stop developing it before we get to other planets, other galaxies, possibly other planes of existence we will run out of resources and die out, unless we revert to a less consumptive lifestyle. In terms of the life of the universe, we can either transcend or die out.

I paste this all over the site, but READ IT. Best short story ever.

It used to be a given that the slaves would do the cleaning, too. As long as we're going by the way things used to be, let's choose our mates by raping them in our caves.

What do you mean by statistically? Are you saying there's statistical evidence?

Did you misconstrue my argument? I said if you're able to get pregnant by accident, you're more likely to raise a child you do not want. If you adopt, you're more likely to actually want the child.

How many adopted children do you know who resented being adopted? For me, zero. I think your whole argument is on very shaky ground.

2 parents, say the research, regardless of gender. That's the formula for healthy upbringing.

Who's likely to be a better parent, statistically? Those who HAVE to adopt? Or those who can become pregnant by accident, and be forced to marry and raise a child they resent with a person they barely know?