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The Power of Demography, with Paul Morland

Jun 6, 2022

In a captivating discussion, Paul Morland, a leading demography expert and author, explores whether the world faces overpopulation or a population decline. He delves into how historical population shifts shape societal changes and the significant impact of aging demographics on global conflict. Morland highlights the interesting connections between religiosity and fertility rates, showcasing groups like the Amish. The conversation also covers evolving perceptions of retirement age and the geopolitical implications of demographic trends.

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Paul Morland

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Demographic Dynamics: Shaping Society Through Change

24min

Navigating the Impact of Demographic Changes

5min

Religiosity and Fertility: The Future of Global Population

3min

Aging Population and Global Conflict

5min

Retirement Age and Demographic Shifts

14min

Exploring Identity and Demographic Change

2min

Does the world have too many people – or not enough? That’s one of the big questions that demographer Paul Morland seeks to answer in his new book, Tomorrow’s People: The Future of Humanity in Ten Numbers. Demography is the study of groups of people and how they behave, drawing from adjacent fields such as anthropology, sociology, history and economics. For this discussion focusing on political demography, Paul is joined in conversation by our host, Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College in London.

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