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Having kids fixes the problem of feeling old and lost. Your life now has purpose and you have lifelong blood buddies to share experiences & stories with.

Having kids also means ideally having a stable relationship with a partner and you'll never reach that point without dating.

Work, at the end of the day, is meaningless if you feel your life is without purpose. Money isn't quite meaningless in that it can help to entertain & distract you and also help to attract & retain a partner. Everyone likes someone who is self sufficient.

Most technologies aren't necessary, most companies aren't necessary, most work isn't necessary. If you approach life from that perspective you'll see that the only thing worth dedicating yourself to is family & friends.