The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway The Power of Population Change — with Dr. Jennifer Sciubba
May 5, 2022
Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, an internationally recognized expert in demographic security and author of "8 Billion and Counting," delves into the critical relationship between population trends and national strength. She discusses the impact of aging populations on security and the challenges posed by declining fertility rates. The conversation also touches on the role of migration policies in driving economic growth and the significance of kindness in societal progress. With insights into cities like Memphis and Nashville, Sciubba reveals how demographics shape opportunities and community dynamics.
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US Demographic Concerns
- US fertility trends are worrying because desired family size exceeds actual births due to economic and social stresses.
- US life expectancy is declining, even before COVID-19, due to underinvestment in health and human capital.
Aging and National Security
- Aging countries, like individuals, do not necessarily experience cognitive or physical decline, or become less prone to conflict.
- An aging population doesn't guarantee national decline; political factors play a crucial role.
Demographic Engineering
- Demographic engineering, where governments influence population through policies on births, deaths, or migration, is common globally.
- It includes obvious examples like China's one-child policy and subtler ones like tax breaks for families.
