Comic #7207: natal

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Here’s the detailed description of the comic, along with the text transcriptions:

Title: [The title isn't explicitly stated in the comic but is associated with the creator, Zach Weinersmith.]

Panel 1: A character with curly red hair and wearing a yellow shirt says, "I’ve decided to become a pro-natalist." Another character, a woman with dark hair wearing a pink shirt, appears surprised and asks, "Why? Something about the role of interdependence in the good society? A utilitarian view that increasing the number of good lives is best?"

Panel 2: The red-haired character responds, "Nah." He looks thoughtful and continues, "I realized humans have a mental quirk where we get more happiness about being socially above a person than we get sadness from being below some other person."

Panel 3: He adds, "The more humans there are, the more people are likely to be ranked lower than me! If people have too many kids to properly invest in them, that just improves my chances!"

Panel 4: A character, likely the woman from before, exclaims, "Think of the children!"

Panel 5: The woman with dark hair says, "If I reveal this theory to the world you may fall in the social rankings."

Panel 6: The red-haired character confidently replies, "I will backfill with babies! You watch me!"

The comic combines humor with a satirical take on social dynamics and parenting. It features colorful illustrations and character expressions to enhance the dialogue.