{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Felpodcastmedia.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fe70-population-collapse-the-looming-crisis-vX7rTA8O","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"E70: Population Collapse: The Looming Crisis ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/65070c62-7215-49be-b01a-13dafa85dcab/915e90e8-f1de-4046-ac50-eebe02ae80ee/el-podcast-sc-thumbs.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Dr. Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs and co-author of the book 'Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline,' discusses the concept of a shrinking planet and challenges the prevailing talk on overpopulation. He shares a memorable moment from his research trip to Delhi, India, where he witnessed the impact of technology on a young woman's perspective on family and reproduction. The conversation explores the implications of population decline on different countries, with a focus on China's demographic challenges. The chapters also touch on the pros and cons of a shrinking population and the misalignment of city planning with demographic trends. The conversation explores the economic impact of remote work on cities, the financial barrier to having children, the political implications of declining fertility rates, the future of geopolitics and globalization, the challenges of an aging population, and the implications for investors and businesses. The guest, Dr. Darrell Bricker, emphasizes the need to adapt to changing demographics and consumer patterns, particularly with an aging population. He also encourages individuals to open their eyes to the realities of declining fertility rates and consider the implications for future generations."}