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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- The world has shown significant progress in infant mortality rates, food accessibility, and clean drinking water despite concerns about its condition.
- Advocating for parenthood is urgent due to declining fertility rates, emphasizing the need to realign societal priorities to value family and parenthood.
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The World is Better than Previous Generations
Despite concerns about the world's condition, the podcast highlights significant improvements in infant mortality rates, food accessibility, and clean drinking water. The speaker challenges the notion that current circumstances are too dire for raising children, emphasizing the tremendous progress made in various aspects of life.
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