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The Possibility of Human Extinction w/ Samo Burja

"Moment of Zen"

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Demographic Decline: An Overlooked Existential Risk

The prospect of achieving near-zero total fertility rates (TFR) poses a significant existential risk, yet it remains under-discussed compared to threats like nuclear war or artificial intelligence. Although there is optimism that humanity will find ways to counteract demographic changes, current trends of declining fertility rates and demographic contraction could fundamentally alter society and human existence. Recent assumptions have indicated that fertility may stabilize at low rates, as illustrated by the situation in South Korea, but the potential for a continued drop raises urgent concerns about the long-term viability of human populations.

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