Some individuals have many children so that they can ensure someone will take care of them in the future. However, this contributes to the collective devastation of overpopulation. This is an example of

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This is an example of a social dilemma where individuals act in their own self-interest but contribute to a collective problem. In this case, having many children for personal gain contributes to the overpopulation problem.

Some Individuals Have Many Children So That They Can Ensure