We've been taught for generations that India's biggest problem is its population. This is a lie. Our population is our greatest strength. People are brains, not stomachs.

Welcome to Episode 20 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah.

In this episode, Amit discusses the origin of the flawed belief that population is a problem -- and states his case for why population density is the greatest driver of prosperity. Most problems ascribed to population are actually problems of governance. He goes over India's troubled history with population control, which is premised on the evil belief that the state can control the bodies of its citizens. Ajay then makes a case for why we should never fear population booms -- and instead be wary of fertility busts. Both men also recommend great books written long ago about the present time.

This episode was first published on YouTube on November 10, 2023. For magnificent, detailed, juicy show notes, click here.