image sourced from original article at Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse voiced alarm over declining birth and sex rates across the industrialized world, arguing that wealth and modern conveniences have not translated into stronger family formation. Speaking in a recent interview, he said many societies have 'stopped having babies' despite living in historically prosperous conditions.
Sasse suggested that widespread phone use and digital distractions are contributing to the decline in intimate relationships, calling it 'very weird' that sexual activity has decreased across marital and nonmarital contexts. He described having children as a hopeful investment in the future and criticized the view that babies are merely an inconvenience.
The former lawmaker, who revealed in late 2025 that he was diagnosed with stage four metastatic pancreatic cancer, reflected on how his illness has reshaped his outlook on life and faith. After initially being given only months to live, he credited a new medication and his religious faith for extending his life and deepening his perspective on priorities and purpose.
