E111: Samo Burja & Auren Hoffman on the Decline of Fertility Rates and Institutional Trust

Samo Burja and Auren Hoffman discuss various topics including the Great Founder Theory, the decline of trust in elites, falling fertility rates, and the importance of exceptional individuals in shaping history and future societal structures. 

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LINKS:

Great Founder Theory: https://samoburja.com/great-founder-theory/

Bismark Analysis: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Few exceptional founders shape civilization by creating enduring institutions and systems that transform society.
• Public trust in institutions has collapsed since the 1950s, though business interactions remain surprisingly trusted in American society.
• Modern parenting has become excessively protective, forcing youth social life to exist primarily online rather than in physical spaces.
• Global fertility rates are plummeting due to rising parenting costs, delayed marriages, and career prioritization.
• Extended lifespans and technological advances risk disrupting vital intergenerational connections by pushing parenthood later in life.
• Taking sabbaticals to read and reflect away from professional networks remains crucial but undervalued for leadership development.h.