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Stephen J Shaw: Are falling birth rates a crisis for humanity?

May 27, 2024
Data scientist Stephen J Shaw discusses the looming demographic crisis caused by falling birth rates and the economic and social consequences. The podcast explores the challenges of an aging population, societal views on parenthood and gender roles, delayed childbearing, depopulation, and the urgency of addressing declining birth rates globally.
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  • The 'birth gap crisis' poses economic challenges in industrialized nations like South Korea and Italy.
  • Rising childlessness among young women globally calls for societal reexamination of family planning support.

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Global Decline in Birth Rates

Birth rates are decreasing globally due to a shift towards older populations rather than increased births. This shift poses challenges for sustaining economic stability and prosperity in industrialized countries like South Korea, Japan, Spain, and Italy, with projections of halved populations by the end of the century. The phenomenon, termed the 'birth gap crisis,' is not limited to the developed world, as similar trends are observed in China and India.

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