

Downstream: Is Humanity Really Heading for Population Collapse?! w/ Paul Morland
Aug 20, 2024
Dr. Paul Morland, a demographer and author of "No One Left," dives into the looming concerns of declining fertility rates and population collapse. He explores how urbanization and gender equality have impacted birth rates and discusses the vital role of demographics in economic stability. The conversation also covers controversial proposals, like taxing childless individuals, and the need for innovative family planning solutions. Morland highlights the importance of immigrants in maintaining labor supply and the societal implications of an aging population.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Demographic Dynamics and Historical Transformations
01:33 • 9min
Demographic Dynamics and Ideological Interplay
10:15 • 22min
Demography and Religion: Economic Effects in Post-Communist Europe
32:16 • 31min
Taxation and Parenthood: A Controversial Debate
01:02:53 • 14min
Reconsidering Parenthood in a Changing World
01:17:03 • 16min
Rethinking Immigration as a Labor Solution
01:33:09 • 7min
Navigating Political Priorities: Immigration and Demographic Realities
01:39:52 • 2min
Tech vs. Labor: The Future of Work
01:41:53 • 8min
Rethinking IVF Accessibility and Childcare Support
01:49:35 • 3min