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Modern Wisdom
#868 - Mads Larsen - The Hidden Truth About Our Collapsing Birth Rates
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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- Norway's birth rate crisis, at only 1.4 children per woman, threatens population sustainability and requires urgent intervention strategies to reverse this trend.
- Modern mating dynamics, influenced by women's shifting preferences for higher-value partners and evolving dating practices, contribute significantly to the declining fertility rates.
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Challenges of Declining Fertility Rates
Norway faces a significant fertility crisis, with a birth rate of only 1.4 children per woman, well below the replacement rate. Experts warn that continually low fertility leads to a rapid decline in generational size, potentially losing one-third of the population with each passing generation. If the trend extends to levels seen in countries like South Korea, where birth rates can fall as low as 0.7, projections suggest populations could drastically shrink. This crisis poses existential threats to society's sustainability and economic viability, prompting discussions about its seriousness and the need for intervention.
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