The Brendan O'Neill Show 290: Paul Morland: The depopulation bomb
Jul 18, 2024
Demographer Paul Morland discusses the world's demographic challenges in his new book on the podcast. They cover topics like declining fertility rates globally, pro-natalist initiatives, historical trends in family sizes, economic impacts of aging populations, and the cultural shifts affecting individuals' decisions on having children.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Declining Birth Rates and Pro-Natalist Initiatives Globally
01:41 • 11min
Exploring the Global Issue of Dwindling Fertility Rates
13:06 • 5min
Analyzing Demographic Trends and Declining Fertility Rates
18:22 • 28min
Exploring Declining Fertility Rates and the Disconnect from Society
46:00 • 2min
The Intersection of Climate Change, Culture, and Parenthood
47:58 • 8min
Historical Patterns of Predicting Resource Scarcity and Technological Progress
56:17 • 4min