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The Birth Gap and Aging Population
05:08 - 11:38 (06:30)
The birth gap, also known as the gap between the number of older people to supporting young people is a concern across the world. Encouraging people to have more children while still supporting the old people is a challenge.
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The decrease in birth rates for the last 40 to 50 years in Europe, primarily in Germany, Spain, and Italy, may lead to population decline, despite people living longer.
05:08 - 07:14 (02:06)
Summary
The decrease in birth rates for the last 40 to 50 years in Europe, primarily in Germany, Spain, and Italy, may lead to population decline, despite people living longer. The UK could become the most populous nation in Europe.
ChapterThe Birth Gap and Aging Population
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson discuss the dangers of overpopulation and how it can lead to existential risks, a topic that is increasingly becoming more relevant with time.
07:15 - 08:58 (01:43)
Summary
Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson discuss the dangers of overpopulation and how it can lead to existential risks, a topic that is increasingly becoming more relevant with time.
ChapterThe Birth Gap and Aging Population
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Birth Gap refers to the difference between the number of old people and the number of young people.
08:58 - 11:38 (02:40)
Summary
The Birth Gap refers to the difference between the number of old people and the number of young people. Encouraging people to consider having more children while simultaneously supporting the aging population is crucial to stabilize countries facing this issue.