2023-09-28

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The Earth's population is declining. It may peak in 2064, it may peak in 2100, but either way, in the future the population is going to decline. This has many people spooked, but has others thinking it could help. We explain why this is happening, what it means for the future, and how you can prepare for the potential POPULATION COLLAPSE?

Sidenote Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/qYKcAysyPQA

Written by: Gregory Brown

Edited by: Luka Šarlija

Animations by: Gregory Brown

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References:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35717994/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32673118/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33406378/

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/02/global-population-forecast-disagreement/621243/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/the-world-now-has-8-billion-people

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/population-decline-will-change-the-world-for-the-better/#:~:text=Lower%20fertility%20rates%20also%20typically,and%20helps%20reduce%20carbon%20emissions.