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After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People examines the critical issue of declining global birth rates and the far-reaching implications of long-term population decline. Authors Dean Spears and Michael Geruso argue that unless fertility rates rise and remain high—a demographic reversal that has no precedent—societies may face economic stagnation, innovation slowdowns, and reduced living standards. Contrary to popular belief, they emphasize that population size is not the primary driver of environmental degradation. Instead, technological innovation and policy choices hold the key to sustainable futures. The book highlights how larger populations support progress through economies of scale, specialization, and shared infrastructure costs. Ultimately, the authors make a compelling case for pro-natalist policies and broader social support for families, proposing a vision where population stability fuels human flourishing rather than threatens it.
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After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People examines the critical issue of declining global birth rates and the far-reaching implications of long-term population decline. Authors Dean Spears and Michael Geruso argue that unless fertility rates rise and remain high—a demographic reversal that has no precedent—societies may face economic stagnation, innovation slowdowns, and reduced living standards. Contrary to popular belief, they emphasize that population size is not the primary driver of environmental degradation. Instead, technological innovation and policy choices hold the key to sustainable futures. The book highlights how larger populations support progress through economies of scale, specialization, and shared infrastructure costs. Ultimately, the authors make a compelling case for pro-natalist policies and broader social support for families, proposing a vision where population stability fuels human flourishing rather than threatens it.
Note: As an Amazon Associate, Book Decoded earns from qualifying purchases.
#PopulationDecline #FutureOfHumanity #GlobalDemographics #FertilityCrisis #AfterTheSpike #EnvironmentalPolicy #PopulationGrowth #InnovationAndPopulation #ClimateAndTechnology #DeanSpears #MichaelGeruso #ParentingSupport #EconomicGrowth #SustainabilityDebate #DemographicCrisis #PodcastOnDemographics #SocietalProgress #BirthRateChallenge
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