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The truth about human population decline | Jennifer D. Sciubba
Oct 2, 2023
Political demographer Jennifer D. Sciubba dives into the pressing issue of global population decline. She debunks fears of economic collapse due to falling birth rates and an aging population. Instead, she offers a proactive playbook for addressing these demographic shifts. Topics include innovative solutions for the future of work and migration, encouraging societies to adapt with resilience. Sciubba emphasizes the need for present-day actions to ensure a sustainable and thriving world for future generations.
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- The declining human population poses challenges such as labor shortages and bankrupt social security systems, requiring thoughtful planning and present-day action.
- Adapting to a shrinking population involves rethinking work, investing in health, promoting sustainable consumption, and embracing change to shape a better future.
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Shift towards shrinking world and low fertility
The world is experiencing a fundamental shift towards pervasive and permanent low fertility, population aging, and eventual depopulation. Despite global population still growing, fertility rates are declining worldwide. Countries like China, South Korea, Poland, and Japan are projected to see significant population declines in the coming decades. This shrinking world presents challenges and opportunities, requiring thoughtful planning for an older and smaller population.
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