Join Aaron Renn as he dives into the alarming global fertility crisis with Daniel Hess, the voice behind the More Births X account and Substack. In this eye-opening podcast, they uncover the shocking decline in birth rates worldwide, its devastating implications for economies and societies, and what we can do to reverse this trend. From South Korea’s record-low fertility to the power of suburbs and pro-natal beliefs, this discussion is a wake-up call for anyone concerned about the future of humanity.

CHAPTERS:
(0:00:00 Introduction)
(0:01:03 Why Daniel Hess Cares About Fertility Decline)
(0:03:47 Personal Story: Raising Six Kids and Social Influence)
(0:05:00 The Case for More Births: Debunking Overpopulation Myths)
(0:08:03 South Korea’s Crisis: Highest Innovation but Lowest Birth Rates)
(0:11:29 How Severe Is the Fertility Crisis? Economic and Social Impacts)
(0:19:23 Worst-Hit Countries: China, Italy, and Beyond)
(0:23:33 Drivers of Fertility Decline: The Multifaceted “Fertility Stack”)
(0;26:46 Israel’s Secret: Pro-natal Beliefs and High Fertility)
(0:29:22 Marriage Decline: A Key Culprit in Falling Birth Rates)
(0:34:25 Housing Matters: Why Suburbs Beat High-Rises for Families)
(0:43:10 Land Ownership and Affordability: Lessons from Utah and Canada)
(0:53:01 Solutions: Education, Religious Freedom, and Policy Ideas)
(1:06:37 Closing Thoughts: A Call to Action for Pro-natalism)

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