Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Why are birth rates plummeting? And how much does it matter? (with Malcolm & Simone Collins)
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May 18, 2023 Malcolm and Simone Collins, a dynamic husband-wife duo, lead the pronatalist movement through their work with the Pronatalist Foundation. They dive into the alarming decline of global birth rates and its potential implications for society. Discussing everything from the economic consequences to historical comparison, they explore cultural attitudes toward family and procreation. The couple emphasizes the need for innovative, non-coercive strategies to revive family culture and instill intergenerational values, urging a shift in societal perspectives for a sustainable future.
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Global Birth Rate Decline
- Birth rates are falling rapidly worldwide, with many countries below replacement rate.
- This trend shows no sign of stopping and suggests a potential population collapse.
Future Diversity
- While long-term global population growth isn't the primary concern, future diversity is.
- Certain groups face potential extinction as birth rates decline.
Modernity's Impact
- Modernity erodes some cultures’ high birth rates more than others.
- White Christian and Jewish communities show more resistance to this effect.
