TRIGGERnometry Population Collapse is a Massive Problem - Dr Paul Morland
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Mar 9, 2025 Dr. Paul Morland, an expert on demographics and author of "No One Left: Why the World Needs More Children," discusses the troubling decline in global birth rates and its vast implications. He delves into the cultural and material factors influencing fertility, highlighting the effects of feminism and secularism. Morland also examines the economic ramifications of an aging population, particularly in countries like Japan and the UK, and challenges societal assumptions about family planning choices, urging for supportive policies that encourage family growth.
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Demography's Importance
- Population change impacts economics, history, and current events like refugee flows and unemployment.
- Demography played a hidden role in historical events like World War I and the Japanese economic miracle.
Causes of Low Fertility
- Low fertility rates are a complex, multi-causal issue related to material and cultural factors.
- Modernity itself seems to be depressing fertility rates, influenced by factors such as women's aspirations and changing relationships.
Religiosity and Birth Rates
- The decline in religiosity might be impacting birth rates, as highly religious groups tend to have more children.
- However, creating a secular pronatalist culture is crucial, as relying solely on religious groups isn't sustainable for liberal societies.
