Chapter
The World's Aging Population
35:17 - 40:05 (04:48)
As fewer people reproduce, the world's population is aging. Dire predictions were made by the Club of Rome in the 1960s about mass starvation and riots due to overpopulation, but currently, the issue is too much gray hair.
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The decrease in reproductive rates has led to a decline in the population growth rate.
35:17 - 37:59 (02:42)
Population trends
Summary
The decrease in reproductive rates has led to a decline in the population growth rate. The education of women plays a significant role in this phenomenon, as it reduces the size of families dramatically.
ChapterThe World's Aging Population
Episode#436 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Your Life Is Built For More
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea that having fewer children will solve population growth is flawed since everyone currently alive will be 30 years older in 30 years.
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Population Growth
Summary
The idea that having fewer children will solve population growth is flawed since everyone currently alive will be 30 years older in 30 years. Additionally, reducing the population could hamper innovation and progress.