Demi Yilmaz

Midwit cleanse is the phenomenon where midwits stop reproducing and wipe themselves off the gene pool.

A midwit is someone who overestimates their own intellect, lacks self-awareness, and favors complexity over practical common sense.

Here are some reasons for the cleanse.

Midwit meme about prioritizing work over family

Midwit meme about social media usage

Midwit meme about affording kids

Midwit meme about lifestyle expectations

Falling birth rates across the globe have many causes. It’s not just midwits. Midwit cleanse is one part of a bigger problem.

Created Jun 21, 2026

Updated Jun 21, 2026