[@ChrisWillx] Why Population Collapse is Closer Than You Think - Stephen J. Shaw
Link: https://youtu.be/8u-NYRyDPrc
Short Summary
Number One Action Item/Takeaway:
Young people, particularly men, need to understand the rapidly declining likelihood of parenthood as they age and consider seriously the possibility of starting families earlier, in their 20s, to combat the "unplanned childlessness" driving global birth rate decline.
Executive Summary:
Global birth rates are declining due to increasing childlessness, not smaller family sizes, with the average age of parenthood being a key predictor. Delaying parenthood until later in life drastically reduces the likelihood of ever becoming a parent, regardless of desire, due to a loss of "reproductive synchrony" or vitality and increasing selectiveness in partners. A radical societal shift is needed to encourage parenthood in young to mid 20s as well as address the financial difficulties that cause postponement.









