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> ... so it takes two just to break even, let alone succeed. If that's your definition of success.

In modern times, ideas are more influential than children. If you doubt this, try to tell me the names of Einstein's children. Give up? They're special and general relativity, and the photoelectric effect. They look charming in group photographs.

Would you rather have two children, or influence the thinking of a million people -- and their children? Which has the greatest effect on evolution?