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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 17h

This film is also so worth tuning into: www.netflix.com/title/82053197

Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 1d

"Goodall belonged to a gen of environmental pioneers who unflinchingly told it like it is on #overpopulation — leaders like Gaylord Nelson, David Brower, Donella Meadows, Dave Foreman, David Attenborough." Check out my book, Man Swarm, in collaboration w/the great Dave Foreman: amzn.to/46SjRZl

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 1d

Want to learn about 100 more fascinating women from history who never had children? #ASpecialSisterhood is for you. And to pass on to young women in your life : ) amzn.to/4obQ3OA www.clearblue.com/fertility/fi...

Fierce Childfree Women Across History - Clearblue

From powerful queens to modern-day icons, women throughout history have defied societal expectations and norms by carving their own, sometimes unconventional, paths. While the cultural stigma surround...

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 2d

“It’s our #population growth that underlies just about every single one of the problems that we’ve inflicted on the planet.”
~ Jane Goodall 1934 - 2025 #overpopulation

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 4d

No: "#Pronatalism, the belief that low birth rates are a prob that must be reversed." This is but 1 belief in a large set of old beliefs that are pro-birth, encourage repro, exalt role of parenthood. It has been all around us for gens. www.milwaukeeindependent.com/syndicated/b... #TheBabyMatix

Birth rate fears: Understanding pronatalism and its faulty assumptions about a U.S. population collapse | Milwaukee Independent

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 5d

...does not automatically mean they hate them. And ~ People with and without kids can want adult-only places!

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 5d

The messaging that being #childfree somehow makes one antinatalist or a child-hater, is just plain Wrong. Childfree and antinatalist are Not synonymous. Childfree hating kids is an Old stereotype: Just because the childfree don't want to raise kids... europeanconservative.com/articles/com... 1/2

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 6d

On "And all antinatalists don't have children" - Meant: All antinatalists are not childfree. Many Have children.

Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 15d

Being #childfree does mean one is an antinatalist! And all antinatalists don't have children. Being childfree is the personal desire not to have children; antinatalism is an ethical position that is anti-procreation. 2/2

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 6d

New books featuring "life-affirming stories of how the natural world has helped pple find new directions in life...help us to similarly embrace nature and wildlife to reaffirm, reawaken, and restore our creativity, resilience, and selves." therevelator.org/nature-memoi...

Inspired by Nature: 10 Powerful New Memoirs and Biographies • The Revelator

These new books showcase moments where embracing nature led to personal discoveries or scientific breakthroughs.

therevelator.org

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 7d

Such an amazing person and life🙏

NPR @npr.org · 7d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 7d

"Bengio, considered one of the 'godfathers of AI,' is as concerned as ever." www.wsj.com/articles/a-g...

A ‘Godfather of AI’ Remains Concerned as Ever About Human Extinction

Yoshua Bengio worries about AI’s capacity to deceive users in pursuit of its own goals. “The scenario in “2001: A Space Odyssey” is exactly like this,” he says.

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 8d

The commander-in-chief is not ok.
read @radiofreetom.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

The Commander in Chief Is Not Okay

Trump put on a disturbing show for America’s generals and admirals.

www.theatlantic.com

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 8d

This event is an Eye Opener: Gil Duran on the rise the ideology, “tech fascism” or the “Nerd Reich” at the non-partisan forum hosted by the Commonwealth Club: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2W3...

Gil Duran on Trump, Tech, and “The Nerd Reich”

YouTube video by Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 9d

The "most common regret of all": "I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me."
www.thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/2025/09/28/r...

Regrets of the Dying

In palliative care, Bronnie Ware saw immense personal growth as patients neared death. Their common regrets revealed deep insights about life, authenticity, and what truly matters.

www.thegooddeathsocietyblog.net

Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 9d

"Now the book publishing industry has sent a message to all A.I. companies: Our intellectual property isn’t yours for the taking, and you cannot act with impunity. This settlement is an opening gambit in a critical battle that will be waged for years to come." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/o...

Opinion | I Sued Anthropic, and the Unthinkable Happened

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 11d

What did Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, do in this regard, and what happened as a result? Read this gift article to the end. She is 1 of the 100 women I highlight in my book, #ASpecialSisterhood! amzn.to/4nUab7H www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/u...

Amid Political Violence, Moments of Grace Are Rare and Fleeting

www.nytimes.com

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 12d

Just a 5:44 min watch and spot on. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...

Opinion | A.I.’s Environmental Impact Will Threaten Its Own Supply Chain

www.nytimes.com

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 12d

Today is #WorldContraceptionDay, promoting "awareness and edcuation about contraception, ensuring that everyone has the knowledge and resources needed to make responsible choices." www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-da...

World Contraception Day 2025 | September 26, 2025 | Awareness Days

World Contraception Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about contraception and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 13d

"distinguish[ing] between chickenshit and cowardice" www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Lower Than Cowards

The surrender of America’s elites

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 14d

“I love being around young people. They keep me alive, healthy, and vibrant...My interactions with those students are why I’ve never regretted not having children of my own.” 2/2

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 14d

In addition to being a nun (aka 'basketball nun :)) at a record age 106, she is part of #ASpecialSisterhood of amazing women now and from history who never had children. See my book! amzn.to/46Bhp9I In her case, she has said... 1/2

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 15d

Being #childfree does mean one is an antinatalist! And all antinatalists don't have children. Being childfree is the personal desire not to have children; antinatalism is an ethical position that is anti-procreation. 2/2

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 15d

This AI piece is a great example of pulling content and regurgitating it back that is largely off base. In this case, of antinatalism. To understand this philosophy, start with David Benatar, Théophile de Giraud, and Karim Akerma. And start with knowing that.. opentools.ai/news/antinat... 1/2

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 16d

While this type of info is important, this type of ed should start with the topic, Parenthood is a Choice, including curriculum that explores Why they might want kids in the first place, what they need to learn in order to be ready to maybe one day be parents! www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

What Women Wish They’d Known Before Trying to Get Pregnant

Many Americans lack basic fertility knowledge. More robust sex ed could help.

www.theatlantic.com

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Laura Carroll @lauracarroll88.bsky.social · 17d

Rightly goin around...

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