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Why are birth rates plummeting? And how much does it matter? (with Malcolm & Simone Collins)

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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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Demographic Trends and Their Implications

16min

Exploring China's Declining Birth Rates Beyond Policy Impacts

3min

Decoding Declining Birth Rates

21min

Declining Birth Rates and the Threat of Global Conflict

2min

Revitalizing Family Culture

13min

Crafting Personal Culture Through Innovation and Tradition

2min

The Demographic Dilemma: Understanding Declining Birth Rates

11min

Read the full transcript here.

What is pro-natalism? How fast are birth rates falling around the world? How long will it take for us to really feel the effects of population collapse? What are the primary drivers of population collapse? How does the current difficulty of raising children compare to other periods in history? What roles do various religions and philosophies play in population dynamics? What are some non-coercive ways to encourage population growth? What constitutes an intergenerationally durable culture?

Simone and Malcolm Collins are a husband-wife team driving the pronatalist movement, which seeks to bring attention to the risks of a hard landing on demographic collapse. In addition to running the Pronatalist Foundation, the Collins Institute, and a collection of private equity companies, they enjoy writing, having so far published five bestselling books (The Pragmatist's Guide series). To hear more from them, check out their podcast (on Substack, YouTube, or whenever you listen to podcasts), follow them on Twitter at @SimoneHCollins, or check out their books:

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