Declining Global Population
Rob and Chris discuss the factors contributing to the decline in global population, including the fading influence of religion and the development of birth control. They explore how moving from villages to cities reduces social pressure to have children, leading to fewer people wanting to start families. The conversation also touches on the UN's different scenarios for population growth and the possibility of the global population declining in the future.In this clip
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Why do you think so many countries have falling birth rates, as discussed in the episode The Balance of Happiness and Meaning W/ Chris Williamson #368 and the clip Population Collapse Concerns?
Why do you think so many countries have falling birth rates, as discussed in the episode The Balance of Happiness and Meaning W/ Chris Williamson #368 and the clip Population Collapse Concerns?