⁠Read the Newsletter Issue #58

Is the sound of playgrounds growing quieter and family gatherings shrinking a sign of something bigger? This episode dives into a fundamental shift happening globally: the steady decline of the youth population intertwined with a cultural drift towards hyper-individualism.

We explore:

• The Shrinking Future: Why are fertility rates plummeting in countries across the world, and what does it mean for our future? We look at the simple math with complex consequences.
• The Roots of the Shift: What are the powerful economic, cultural, and technological forces driving fewer people to have children? We unpack the "me" era and the changing roles of women.
• The Ripple Effect: What are the likely economic headwinds, social safety net squeezes, and cultural fading we can expect in a world with fewer young people?
• Opportunity Horizon: Where do the challenges of an aging population and shifting demographics create opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in areas like "silver tech" and reimagining community?
• Future Scenarios: We briefly touch upon potential futures, from gentle stagnation to an AI and longevity revolution, and the possibility of a community and family resurgence.

Join us to understand this profound transformation and its potential impact on the fabric of our societies.