That is fascinating, and I do not know what the results will likely be. The populations of many nations are quickly shrinking, and it defies simplistic explanations.
Plenty of consideration (rightly) on projections that China’s inhabitants would possibly fall by
roughly half
Greater than a dozen nations (most of them in Europe) are set to shrink even sooner
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— John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) September 5, 2022
Is that good? Unhealthy? I don’t know. Lowering the human inhabitants is sweet for the planet general, however how these nations will reply is an open query. Additionally, trendy capitalism appears to be a big Ponzi scheme that depends on steady progress — what occurs when the bottom of the pyramid shrinks?
The decline in progress isn’t totally common. Some nations proceed to increase that inhabitants base, largely by way of the mechanism of immigration. Have a look at the distinction between China and the US!
Oh, and what (amongst different issues) unites the nations on track for essentially the most fast inhabitants declines?
Little or no web immigration.
Right here’s China vs a choice of nations with common inflows of younger folks from abroad. Not seeing many inhabitants collapses there. pic.twitter.com/NDZfwgcqOM
— John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) September 5, 2022
My grandchildren are going to develop up in a unique world than I did. We have to settle for the actual fact of change and put together to adapt with it.
