Stephen Shaw
Data scientist, demographer, and filmmaker known for the documentary Birthgap – Childless World; researches global fertility trends and authored peer-reviewed work on parenthood timing and unplanned childlessness.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 16min
We're Not Having Enough Kids - It's A Disaster - Stephen J. Shaw
Stephen J. Shaw, a data scientist and filmmaker known for his documentary Birthgap, delves into the alarming decline in global birthrates. He explains how the age of parenthood significantly influences fertility trends across nations. Shaw highlights the dire consequences of low birthrates, using Tokyo as a stark example of aging communities and school closures. He also tackles unplanned childlessness and critiques anti-natalism, warning of the humanitarian crises that may arise if these trends continue.
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Jun 25, 2023 • 1h 10min
The Depopulation Bomb: Stephen J. Shaw
Stephen J. Shaw, a data scientist and demographer known for his documentary 'Birthgap - Childless World,' discusses the paradox of declining birth rates amid claims of overall population growth. He explores societal pressures on parenthood, the impact of economic factors on family planning, and misconceptions surrounding fertility. Shaw emphasizes the urgency of early family planning, critiques solutions like egg freezing, and highlights Japan's aging crisis. His insights reveal profound implications for the future workforce and societal structures.
May 12, 2024 • 47min
We Need to Talk About Birthrates - Stephen Shaw | Maiden Mother Matriarch 77
Stephen Shaw, writer, director & producer of 'Birthgap - Childless World,' discusses falling birth rates internationally, unplanned childlessness, the Pill's impact on fertility norms. Topics include challenges in finding partners, debunking birth rate misconceptions since the 70s, changing family dynamics, and societal influences on declining birth rates and sexuality.
