Paul Morland, Associate Research Fellow at Birkbeck, explores global fertility trends and their alarming decline. He reveals the 'infertile crescent' phenomenon shaped by economic and cultural shifts. The conversation delves into how identity politics affects birth rates and the generational divide on childbearing perspectives. Morland emphasizes the complex relationship between culture, philosophy, and fertility, discussing the paradox of existence and parenting. His insights prompt a nuanced reflection on the future of demographics and societal values.

Paul Morland, a prominent UK demographic thinker and author of "No One Left," discusses the crisis of declining birth rates and its dire implications, such as labor shortages and increased debt. He critiques misconceptions about overpopulation and explores Japan’s aging workforce. Morland highlights the need for cultural and policy shifts to encourage larger families. The conversation also touches on how modern media shapes perceptions of parenthood, advocating for positive narratives to reshape societal views on family life.

Does the world have too many people – or not enough? That’s one of the big questions that demographer Paul Morland seeks to answer in his new book, Tomorrow’s People: The Future of Humanity in Ten Numbers. Demography is the study of groups of people and how they behave, drawing from adjacent fields such as anthropology, sociology, history and economics. For this discussion focusing on political demography, Paul is joined in conversation by our host, Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Paul Morland, a demographer and author of "No One Left," dives into the looming concerns of declining fertility rates and population collapse. He explores how urbanization and gender equality have impacted birth rates and discusses the vital role of demographics in economic stability. The conversation also covers controversial proposals, like taxing childless individuals, and the need for innovative family planning solutions. Morland highlights the importance of immigrants in maintaining labor supply and the societal implications of an aging population.

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.