Episode
#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
1:31:14
Published: Mon Jan 30 2023
Description
Stephen J Shaw is a data scientist and filmmaker. Over the last 7 years, Stephen has visited 24 countries and analysed millions of piece of data to work out what is happening with global birthrates and predict the earth's future population. The answer is shocking and literally every person needs to be aware of it. Expect to learn how 70% of countries on earth are below the population tipping point, what the cause of such rapidly changing birthrates can be attributed to, why women seem to find motherhood less attractive in 2023, whether marriage rates need to be raised, if cost of living, hormonal birth control or environmentalism is to blame and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount on Cured Nutrition’s CBD at https://curednutrition.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Watch Birthgap on YouTube - https://youtu.be/A6s8QlIGanA Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Stephen Dubner analyzes the declining birth rates around the world, the reasons behind women's decreasing desire for motherhood, and the potential consequences of a population below the tipping point.
00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
Stephen Dubner analyzes the declining birth rates around the world, the reasons behind women's decreasing desire for motherhood, and the potential consequences of a population below the tipping point.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
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01:40 - 05:08 (03:27)
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Whoop helps you improve your overall health and well-being, while Cured Nutrition offers a discount on their products.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
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The birth gap, also known as the gap between the number of older people to supporting young people is a concern across the world.
05:08 - 11:38 (06:30)
Summary
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.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
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China's age balance is a concern due to the large number of elderly people who will need support in the future.
11:38 - 15:55 (04:16)
Summary
China's age balance is a concern due to the large number of elderly people who will need support in the future. However, as the birth rate decreases, the world's population is projected to peak at around 10 billion, as predicted during the "population bomb" era.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A reduction in poverty means fewer children in families, and with fewer children, there are less children to have fewer children.
15:55 - 26:18 (10:22)
Summary
A reduction in poverty means fewer children in families, and with fewer children, there are less children to have fewer children. This reduction in family size can help to alleviate poverty in the future.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The impacts of not having a partner at the right time can lead to grief and missed opportunities to start a family.
26:18 - 36:26 (10:07)
Summary
The impacts of not having a partner at the right time can lead to grief and missed opportunities to start a family. It is essential to prioritize finding the right partner for fertility early on to avoid missed chances later in life.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
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As women get older, the ability to maintain fertility decreases while the chances of complications during pregnancy increase.
36:26 - 42:01 (05:35)
Summary
As women get older, the ability to maintain fertility decreases while the chances of complications during pregnancy increase. We need to make younger people aware of these challenges and consider laws to protect children.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A study of financially successful newlywed women found that they place a high value on partners with professional degrees, high social status, and greater intelligence.
42:01 - 48:14 (06:13)
Summary
A study of financially successful newlywed women found that they place a high value on partners with professional degrees, high social status, and greater intelligence. The interviewee also suggests that finding a way for people to have children at a younger age while maintaining career opportunities could benefit future generations.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The societal trend of choosing to not have children, particularly for women, is contributing to the rise of lonely older people in society.
48:14 - 59:00 (10:45)
Summary
The societal trend of choosing to not have children, particularly for women, is contributing to the rise of lonely older people in society. This also has implications for environmental and economic sustainability.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Societal issues have led to a large number of people being childless despite wanting children, which has implications on an aging society where there are fewer young people to care for the elderly and contribute to GDP and innovation.
59:00 - 1:05:28 (06:27)
Summary
Societal issues have led to a large number of people being childless despite wanting children, which has implications on an aging society where there are fewer young people to care for the elderly and contribute to GDP and innovation.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The education system needs to be re-engineered to allow people to start their careers and families earlier, potentially taking a few years out of the traditional education cycle.
1:05:28 - 1:14:27 (08:58)
Summary
The education system needs to be re-engineered to allow people to start their careers and families earlier, potentially taking a few years out of the traditional education cycle. Education could then be topped up later in life when it becomes more relevant to the career path.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The future generations of workers will not only have to pay for the welfare and pension system of the older generation but also the national debt.
1:14:27 - 1:21:38 (07:11)
Summary
The future generations of workers will not only have to pay for the welfare and pension system of the older generation but also the national debt. This will result in a lack of economic growth and positivity in expanding businesses, leading to a decline in our economies.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
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Easing the burden of long working hours and providing better childcare options can help create a more family-friendly culture in Japan, allowing young people to both build their careers and have children.
1:21:38 - 1:26:37 (04:58)
Summary
Easing the burden of long working hours and providing better childcare options can help create a more family-friendly culture in Japan, allowing young people to both build their careers and have children.
Episode#583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse A Real Risk?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Lou Kerner discusses the positive economic growth and increasing quality of life in Africa, as the industrialized world faces a decline in birth rates.
1:26:37 - 1:31:12 (04:34)
Summary
Lou Kerner discusses the positive economic growth and increasing quality of life in Africa, as the industrialized world faces a decline in birth rates.