Let's try to rationalize the question. Raising a family is slowly losing some appeal due to overpopulation, possibilities of dramatic life extension, and the mere fact that it's something that everyone can do (and does). Also, history books never mention someone as a good parent. In the end it's an investment decision: what are you willing to invest your most precious resource (your time) on? It depends on what kind of rewards are regarded as better.
I think it is unhealthy to think that only rare achievements are worthwhile. That leads to misery and warfare. I don't want to live in a world where 99% are losers, even if I am in the 1%.
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Let's try to rationalize the question. Raising a family is slowly losing some appeal due to overpopulation, possibilities of dramatic life extension, and the mere fact that it's something that everyone can do (and does). Also, history books never mention someone as a good parent. In the end it's an investment decision: what are you willing to invest your most precious resource (your time) on? It depends on what kind of rewards are regarded as better.
We are all fragile, lonely beasts. The history books don't bring that up either.
Probably because it doesn't matter for history
The human story can explain a lot about history. For example, Hitler's rage, Bush's vendetta against Saddam, and every proletariat revolution ever.
I think it is unhealthy to think that only rare achievements are worthwhile. That leads to misery and warfare. I don't want to live in a world where 99% are losers, even if I am in the 1%.