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Modern Wisdom · May 18, 2026 · 3h 44m

Birth Rate Debate: Why Is No One Having Kids? - #1099

Lyman Stone, Simone Collins, Stephen J. Shaw

A debate on the catastrophic consequences of falling global birth rates, featuring demographer Lyman Stone, pronatalist advocate Simone Collins, and data scientist Stephen J. Shaw. The conversation covers why birth rates are plummeting, why so many young women are choosing not to have children, the economic and social implications of population decline, and what policies might reverse the trend.

This summary was generated from show notes and public descriptions, not from a full transcript review. Details may contain inaccuracies.

Highlights

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The Shocking Reality of Falling Fertility00:05:20
The panel presents data on how far below replacement fertility rates have fallen globally.
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Is Low Fertility a Threat to the Economy?00:17:40
The guests argue that a shrinking workforce and growing elderly dependency ratio will strain economies.
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Do Kids Actually Make You Happier?01:01:45
The debate examines whether parenthood increases life satisfaction.
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The Hidden Risks of Selection Pressure01:18:34
The panel raises concerns about the genetic and cultural effects of differential fertility.
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Editorial

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Are Women Being Blamed for Declining Birth Rates?02:10:20
The conversation reflects on whether public discourse unfairly scapegoats women for low fertility.
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