LZ: Population pyramids were the norm for all of human history. LZ: Now we're inverting the pyramid where a lot of us are going to be old and maybe semi coherent by 2050, 2060. The fastest growing demographic in the world right now is people over the age of 85; that's huge. If longevity scientists can figure out how to extend human life, populations might continue to grow for longer periods of time because we'll have people living for longer too.
Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman joins us to explore a future where over-65s outnumber under-18s — and the changes society will have to face.
What We Discuss with Bradley Schurman:
- In the not-too-distant future, a staggering shift looms over the developed world: at least 20 percent of national populations will surpass 65 years of age, outnumbering those 18 years of age and younger.
- Termed the Super Age by Bradley Schurman, this demographic transformation carries immense potential for growth or, conversely, risks leaving many behind.
- Take Russia, for instance, where this trend unfolds amidst geopolitical turmoil and a high military mortality rate — 25 times that of Chechnya and 35 times Afghanistan's monthly casualties.
- Failure to prepare for these impending changes would usher economic stagnation, increased isolation for vulnerable communities, and hastened decline of rural areas.
- Yet, there is reason for optimism. By proactively planning, we can unlock the advantages of the Super Age: prolonged and healthier lives, enhanced intergenerational collaboration in workplaces and households, and unexplored markets and innovations.
- And much more...
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