There Are Many Threats to Humanity. A Low Birth Rate Isn't One of Them
(currentaffairs.org)
Commentators across the political spectrum claim that humanity faces imminent collapse due to a “fertility crisis.” Is this mass delusion or cynical propaganda?
Commentators across the political spectrum claim that humanity faces imminent collapse due to a “fertility crisis.” Is this mass delusion or cynical propaganda?
Japan sees record 900k drop in population due to low birth rate crisis
(dw.com)
For the fourteenth year running, Japan's population has slumped to a record low. The non-foreign population dropped by nearly 900,000 — an unprecedented fall.
For the fourteenth year running, Japan's population has slumped to a record low. The non-foreign population dropped by nearly 900,000 — an unprecedented fall.
Japan sees record drop in population
(dw.com)
For the fourteenth year running, Japan's population has slumped to a record low. The non-foreign population dropped by nearly 900,000 — an unprecedented fall.
For the fourteenth year running, Japan's population has slumped to a record low. The non-foreign population dropped by nearly 900,000 — an unprecedented fall.
Half the World May Need Glasses by 2050
(lookaway.app)
In 2050, nearly half of the global population will be nearsighted.
In 2050, nearly half of the global population will be nearsighted.
Half the men in Seattle are never-married singles, census data shows
(seattletimes.com)
As marriage becomes less popular among younger generations, Seattle men have hit a milestone of singledom: For the first time, half of the men living in the city have never been married.
As marriage becomes less popular among younger generations, Seattle men have hit a milestone of singledom: For the first time, half of the men living in the city have never been married.
MSU study finds number of US nonparents who never want children is growing
(msutoday.msu.edu)
Recent data from Pew Research Center suggest that Americans are rethinking whether they want to become parents. This could be part of a long-term trend, as a research team from Michigan State University found that the percentage of nonparents in the United States who never want children has doubled over the past 20 years.
Recent data from Pew Research Center suggest that Americans are rethinking whether they want to become parents. This could be part of a long-term trend, as a research team from Michigan State University found that the percentage of nonparents in the United States who never want children has doubled over the past 20 years.
Who Falls for Fake News?
(neurosciencenews.com)
A global study of more than 66,000 participants has revealed which groups of people are most susceptible to misinformation.
A global study of more than 66,000 participants has revealed which groups of people are most susceptible to misinformation.
Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans
(arstechnica.com)
The study, led by researchers at Brown University, found that the wealthiest Americans lived shorter lives than the wealthiest Europeans.
The study, led by researchers at Brown University, found that the wealthiest Americans lived shorter lives than the wealthiest Europeans.
A demanding work culture could be undermining efforts to raise birth rates
(psypost.org)
China’s falling birth rate has become a major national concern, and a new study published in Biodemography and Social Biology suggests that the country’s demanding work culture may be partly to blame.
China’s falling birth rate has become a major national concern, and a new study published in Biodemography and Social Biology suggests that the country’s demanding work culture may be partly to blame.
Fort Worth – Now 10th largest US city
(wikipedia.org)
Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.
Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.
Around the World, Many People Are Leaving Their Childhood Religions
(pewresearch.org)
In many countries around the world, a fifth or more of all adults have left the religious group in which they were raised. Christianity and Buddhism have experienced especially large losses from this “religious switching,” while rising numbers of adults have no religious affiliation, according to Pew Research Center surveys of nearly 80,000 people in 36 countries.
In many countries around the world, a fifth or more of all adults have left the religious group in which they were raised. Christianity and Buddhism have experienced especially large losses from this “religious switching,” while rising numbers of adults have no religious affiliation, according to Pew Research Center surveys of nearly 80,000 people in 36 countries.
Percentage of parents financially supporting adult children reaches 3-year high
(savings.com)
Half of parents with adult children provide regular financial assistance to their grown offspring. The average support per adult child is $1,474 monthly, about 6% higher than last year.
Half of parents with adult children provide regular financial assistance to their grown offspring. The average support per adult child is $1,474 monthly, about 6% higher than last year.
One big reason for fewer babies: phones?
(vox.com)
All across the world, people are having fewer children. The birth rate is declining quickly in countries ranging from the United States to Finland to Mexico and Turkey.
All across the world, people are having fewer children. The birth rate is declining quickly in countries ranging from the United States to Finland to Mexico and Turkey.
The Vanishing Male Writer
(marginalrevolution.com)
It’s easy enough to trace the decline of young white men in American letters—just browse The New York Times’s “Notable Fiction” list.
It’s easy enough to trace the decline of young white men in American letters—just browse The New York Times’s “Notable Fiction” list.
The Vanishing White Male Writer
(compactmag.com)
It’s easy enough to trace the decline of young white men in American letters—just browse The New York Times’s “Notable Fiction” list. In 2012 the Times included seven white American men under the age of 43 (the cut-off for a millennial today); in 2013 there were six, in 2014 there were six.
It’s easy enough to trace the decline of young white men in American letters—just browse The New York Times’s “Notable Fiction” list. In 2012 the Times included seven white American men under the age of 43 (the cut-off for a millennial today); in 2013 there were six, in 2014 there were six.
Population much more than 8.2B, rural areas underestimated
(popularmechanics.com)
While most estimates place the current human population at around 8.2 billion, a new study suggests we might be vastly underrepresenting rural areas.
While most estimates place the current human population at around 8.2 billion, a new study suggests we might be vastly underrepresenting rural areas.
Have we underestimated the total number of people on Earth?
(newscientist.com)
Our estimates of rural populations have systematically underestimated the actual number of people living in these regions by at least half, researchers have claimed – with potentially huge impacts on global population levels and planning for public services. However, the findings are disputed by demographers, who say any such underestimates are unlikely to alter national or global head counts.
Our estimates of rural populations have systematically underestimated the actual number of people living in these regions by at least half, researchers have claimed – with potentially huge impacts on global population levels and planning for public services. However, the findings are disputed by demographers, who say any such underestimates are unlikely to alter national or global head counts.
Show HN: I made a worldwide sexual life dashboard
(worldsexmap.com)
The idea of World Sex Map is to share data-based insights about sexual life.
The idea of World Sex Map is to share data-based insights about sexual life.
Immigration Accounts for Entire US Population Growth for First Time
(newsweek.com)
Immigration was the sole driver of the United States' population growth in a single year for the first time since records began, a new study released Wednesday said.
Immigration was the sole driver of the United States' population growth in a single year for the first time since records began, a new study released Wednesday said.
Russians Shun Putin's Plea for More Babies as Population Shrinks
(bloomberg.com)
Russia’s population is declining at its quickest pace since the Covid-19 pandemic, even after President Vladimir Putin declared that a demographic turnaround is the country’s most important priority.
Russia’s population is declining at its quickest pace since the Covid-19 pandemic, even after President Vladimir Putin declared that a demographic turnaround is the country’s most important priority.
How did South Korea start producing more babies after long decline?
(aljazeera.com)
For the first time in nine years, South Korea’s birthrate has risen, reversing a long-term trend which has seen it decline to record lows.
For the first time in nine years, South Korea’s birthrate has risen, reversing a long-term trend which has seen it decline to record lows.
The End of Children: Birth rates are crashing around the world
(newyorker.com)
Societies do collapse, sometimes suddenly. Nevertheless, prophets of doom might keep in mind that their darkest predictions have been, on the whole, a little premature.
Societies do collapse, sometimes suddenly. Nevertheless, prophets of doom might keep in mind that their darkest predictions have been, on the whole, a little premature.
Almost 50 schools in South Korea to shut down amid worsening birth rate crisis
(independent.co.uk)
South Korea’s rapidly worsening birth rate crisis continues as nearly 50 schools across the country are set to close in 2025 because there are not enough students.
South Korea’s rapidly worsening birth rate crisis continues as nearly 50 schools across the country are set to close in 2025 because there are not enough students.
So many Americans died from Covid, it's boosting Social Security
(fortune.com)
New research finds Social Security will pay out $205 billion less in future benefits owing to COVID-related premature deaths.
New research finds Social Security will pay out $205 billion less in future benefits owing to COVID-related premature deaths.