Ep 04: The Demography Crisis with Dr. Paul Morland

Wisdom Rebellion

In today's crucial conversation, Kat speaks to Dr. Paul Morland, a leading demographer and acclaimed author. They explore the demographic challenges we are facing globally. Unravelling the so called ‘demographic trilemma’. The balancing act nations perform aiming to maintain their cultural identity, achieve economic vitality, and thriving family life with the needs of a stable society alongside the looming shadow of declining fertility rates.

They also look at how countries like the UK grapple with the pressure of supporting an ageing population, the impact of large-scale immigration on economic and cultural landscapes, and the controversial discussions surrounding ethnicity, nationalism, and integration that have become taboo.

Join us as we explore Dr. Morland's perspective on pro-natal policies, the scepticism around their effectiveness, and the growing political backlash against immigration. We'll touch upon how demographic shifts can influence global power structures, as observed in Morland's reflections on the fall of the Soviet Union, and the complex factors driving the fertility rates in regions such as Israel and Africa.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Should we Tax the Childless?

05:01 Debate on the Impact of Low Fertility Rates

12:19 What are Demographic Transitions?

23:18 The Demographic Trilemma

27:09 Paradox of Immigration and Economic Impact

33:24 Integration Challenges and The Future of Immigration in the UK

37:09 The Populist Backlash Against Mass Immigration

39:43 The Need for Pro-Natal Policies

42:22 The Price and Challenges of Raising Birth Rates

45:16 The Role of Government in Addressing Low Birth Rates

49:25 The Importance of Culture in Shaping Fertility Rates

52:40 The Role of Religion in Fertility Rates

57:10 Understanding Israel's High Fertility Rates

About Dr Paul Morland

Dr Paul Morland is an author and broadcaster who writes and speaks about population and the big demographic trends across the world, both contemporary and historic.

Described as the 'UK's leading demographer' (Scottish Herald) and 'one of the world's pre-eminent demographers' (Mercator), Paul has written three books: ‘Tomorrow’s People’, ‘The Human Tide’ and ‘Demographic Engineering’ and his work has been translated into nine languages. He has written for and been interviewed in many of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines including the Financial Times, the Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The Toronto Globe and Mail, Der Spiegel and the Jerusalem Post. He has broadcast on many outlets including BBC Radio 4.

Paul has been an associate research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London and a senior member at St Antony's College, Oxford. He lives in London, is married, has three children and is a dual British and German citizen.

https://www.paulmorland.co.uk/

About Kat Kuczynska

Successful entrepreneur and a mother turns into a wisdom seeker to figure out how to thrive in an ever-changing and challenging world.

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