Gideon Lewis-Kraus

Gideon Lewis-Kraus, a New Yorker staff writer known for his deep dives into demographic issues, discusses troubling global trends of declining birth rates. He explores the factors behind fewer children, from cultural shifts to economic pressures, especially highlighting South Korea's record-low rates. The podcast unveils the polarized political landscape in America, where the right embraces the issue as a rallying cry, while the left struggles to address it. Lewis-Kraus challenges myths surrounding childlessness and examines the broader societal impacts of these demographic changes.

Gideon Lewis-Kraus, a staff writer at The New Yorker, joins to discuss the intriguing trend of declining birth rates. He explores how societal fears have shifted from overpopulation to a pressing need for higher fertility. The conversation digs into cultural influences on family size and critiques current pronatalist policies, such as financial incentives. Gideon advocates for a more optimistic view of humanity's future, emphasizing the value of individual creativity and diversity as key components in addressing these demographic challenges.