Modern Wisdom #868 - Mads Larsen - The Hidden Truth About Our Collapsing Birth Rates
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Nov 23, 2024 
Mads Larsen, an author and journalist specializing in human mating ideologies, dives into the crisis of declining birth rates. He discusses the backlash he faced for addressing Norway's fertility decline and highlights the psychological dynamics influencing modern relationships. The conversation touches on the socio-economic consequences of dwindling fertility, the impact of evolving social norms on mating choices, and the urgent need for societal frameworks to support parenthood in today’s complex landscape.
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Involuntary Singlehood and Birth Rates
- Mads Larsen was criticized for connecting involuntary singlehood among women to Norway's declining birth rates.
- He argues that a dysfunctional dating market contributes to this, as women struggle to find partners or find them too late.
Dual Mating Systems and Modern Dating
- Human mating psychology involves both promiscuous and pair-bonding attraction systems.
- Modern dating markets, with individual partner choice, exacerbate the gap between women's preferences in these systems, leading to male stratification and reduced reproduction.
Declining Fertility's Societal Impact
- Norway's 1.4 fertility rate means a one-third generational size reduction per generation.
- This leads to significant societal consequences like school closures, job shortages, aging populations, and cultural shifts.
