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America Has Black Nationalism, Not Balkanization

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4023 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Demographics Government Policy Political Ideologies
  1. American racial politics should be understood as primarily about Black Nationalism versus everyone else, rather than just whites versus minorities.
  2. The power and impact of America's assimilation capacity and focus on black issues in politics are significant and have defied demographic changes.
  3. Fighting to eliminate racial classifications and recognition for non-black minorities may be more important than battling Black Nationalism directly, as black-centered politics tend to remain irrespective of external influences.

The Grand Canyon-Sized Chasm Between Elites and Ordinary Americans

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 8030 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Views Demographics
  1. Ivy League graduates have significantly different views than ordinary Americans on individual freedom.
  2. Elite opinions on issues like climate change and immigration differ greatly from ordinary Americans.
  3. There is a notable gap in attitudes between elites and non-elites, regardless of political party affiliation.

Sophie Lewis is a revolting dunce

White Hot Harlots • 139 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Social Issues Demographics Government Activism
  1. The 'family abolition' movement is seen as extreme and regressive, causing divisions even within the left.
  2. Sophie Lewis, a prominent figure in the 'Family Abolition' movement, advocates for the dismantling of traditional family structures and promotes controversial views on gender and sexuality.
  3. Lewis argues that children should have full legal agency from birth and aims to create a society where kids are liberated from the influence of their parents, leading to skepticism about the practicality and implications of such ideas.
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The Progressive Youth Chimera

The Liberal Patriot • 2279 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Youth Voters Demographics
  1. Demographics are not destiny in politics. Voter preferences can change and influence election outcomes.
  2. The perception of youth as uniformly progressive may be inaccurate. Many young voters identify as moderate or conservative on various issues.
  3. Shifts in voter preference within generations can neutralize any advantage gained from generational changes in demographics.

👴👵🤖 Humanity’s Great Fight for the Future: Demographics vs. AI

Faster, Please! • 1370 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Demographics Economy Future scenarios Automation
  1. There may be a tug-of-war between AI-led productivity gains and the budget impacts of retirees and falling population growth.
  2. The analysis examines key megatrends like technology, demographics, fiscal deficits, globalization, and energy transitions.
  3. Two scenarios are presented: One where aging population and retirees limit growth, and another where productivity surges through AI-led automation.

India's population is growing too rapidly? Think again.

Back To Sifar • 99 implied HN points • 07 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Population Growth Demographics Migration India
  1. India's population growth is slower than perceived, with the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) below replacement level, indicating a declining birth rate. This trend is expected to continue with further development.
  2. With decreasing birth rates, India faces the challenge of an aging population, leading to potential increases in death rates. The country's median age is rising rapidly compared to global averages.
  3. Despite being highly populated, India's net migration rate remains close to 0, indicating that migration is not a significant factor in the country's population dynamics. Population decline in India is projected to begin in the mid-2060s.

Mind Viruses

ideassleepfuriously • 746 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🔬 Science Demographics Ideology Media Culture
  1. Ideas can spread like viruses from person to person, affecting fitness and function.
  2. The impact of mind viruses can be seen in historical case studies like the Xhosa Cattle-Killing Movement and Brazilian Soap Operas.
  3. Secularism in France and the Bradlaugh-Besant Trial in the UK are examples of how ideologies can shape demographic transitions.

Many people don't know that nuclear power is low-carbon

Sustainability by numbers • 301 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🔬 Science Energy Public Opinion Demographics Communication
  1. Many people are unaware that nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy, leading to confusion between renewables and nuclear power.
  2. Surveys show that there is a lack of understanding regarding the low-carbon nature of nuclear energy, with less than half of the public recognizing it as such.
  3. Demographics play a role in this confusion, with older individuals and men more likely to correctly identify nuclear power as low-carbon compared to younger individuals and women.

Crime in the USA

Patterns in Humanity • 943 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Demographics History Law enforcement
  1. Homicide rates in the USA have fluctuated over the last century, showing large variations instead of a consistent downward trend.
  2. The USA has a high homicide rate compared to other highly developed countries, with the rate being 6.4 times higher than the average of 24 other nations.
  3. The high incarceration rate in the USA is mainly driven by violent crimes, not mass incarceration of drug offenders, and is unmatched by other highly developed countries.

How the US created the “Iran-backed Houthis”

Nonzero Newsletter • 677 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Iran US Yemen China Demographics
  1. The US involvement in Yemen against the Houthis may have been based on misleading narratives.
  2. Artificial intelligence is advancing and could lead to job displacement for both low-skill and high-skill workers.
  3. China's population decline could be linked to unintended consequences of their one-child policy, affecting women's views on childbirth.

TLP's 2024 Swing-State Project: Pennsylvania (Part Two)

The Liberal Patriot • 609 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Demographics Population Election Analysis
  1. Pennsylvania experienced modest population growth over the past decade with significant gains in certain counties due to new jobs brought by e-commerce giants.
  2. Pennsylvania is a mostly white state with diverse racial populations concentrated in certain areas.
  3. Voting patterns in Pennsylvania show trends of white voters leaning Republican, differences in voter demographics by age, education, and union affiliation, and the importance of retaining support across various groups.

Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron & demographic “warfare”

Laetitia@Work • 491 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Demographics Nationalism Gender Equality Economic Policies Social Impact
  1. Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron both urge their citizens to have more babies, but their approaches may fail.
  2. Discussions about birth rates should focus on essential issues like childcare, healthcare, and workplace equality.
  3. Boosting fertility involves supporting working mothers, fighting discrimination, and improving care infrastructures.

Girlhood, mortality hacks and a theory of "Sound Towns"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 618 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Music Demographics Podcasts Internet culture
  1. Spotify's 'sound towns' feature matches music preferences to specific cities, indicating local listening patterns influenced by demographics.
  2. Research shows that music preferences in cities correlate with factors like race, education, and income, reflecting unique resident mixes.
  3. Spotify Wrapped findings, like matching to college towns, may align with demographics of listeners, such as higher education levels.

Intermarriage in America Post-Loving v. Virginia

Cremieux Recueil • 253 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Marriage Race Demographics Data Analysis Social Trends
  1. Before Loving v. Virginia in 1967, state laws banning interracial marriage were common in the U.S., stretching back to the 1600s.
  2. Since the legalization of interracial marriage, the rates have increased over time, showing a more mixed ethnoracial composition in America.
  3. Analysis of interracial marriage rates can provide insights into race relations, impact of societal movements like the 'Great Awokening,' and patterns of intermixing across different races and sexes.

Homeownership is down more than you thought.

Erdmann Housing Tracker • 252 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
💰 Finance Housing supply Demographics
  1. Homeownership rates can be misleading if not adjusted for changes in household formation and age demographics.
  2. The reported increase in homeownership rates may be due to an aging population rather than a true rise in homeownership.
  3. The shift towards renting and living with roommates may continue unless changes are made in housing supply and mortgage regulations.

The Fed Stole The American Dream

The Dollar Endgame • 359 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economy Housing Crisis Social Impact Demographics
  1. The Federal Reserve's actions post-2008 financial crisis led to massive asset price inflation in the housing market, benefiting a select wealthy few while worsening economic despair for others.
  2. The Fed's policies, like suppressing interest rates, inadvertently fueled the tech industry boom, resulting in addictive apps and negative impacts on mental health, particularly among young people.
  3. The economic impact of the Fed's actions includes rising depression rates, reduced birth rates, and impending strains on the retirement system, painting a grim picture for the future of the American economy.

Demographics and American Homicides

Patterns in Humanity • 176 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Demographics
  1. American homicide rate is notably high compared to other developed countries.
  2. Demographic differences, specifically by race/ethnicity, may play a significant role in explaining the high American homicide rate.
  3. Homicide victimization rates vary greatly between racial/ethnic groups in the United States, showing large practical differences in risk.

160 million Americans are eligible to be president. How did we end up with these two dudes again?

Silver Bulletin • 358 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Polling Demographics
  1. 160 million Americans are eligible to be president, yet we have the same candidates running again.
  2. Trump and Biden are not very popular, with polls showing significant differences when matched against unnamed candidates.
  3. Younger voters seem less interested in Biden, especially due to concerns about his age.

On Barbie and Oppenheimer, inevitability and guilty

The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything • 530 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Film Demographics History London Storytelling
  1. _Barbie_ and _Oppenheimer_ films are compared with a focus on the inevitability and guilt associated with historical events.
  2. Film _Oppenheimer_ explores themes of guilt and responsibility regarding the Manhattan Project and the use of atomic bombs.
  3. Population shifts in London over the decades have seen fluctuations, with various factors influencing the city's growth and decline.

Three Billion Africans

An Africanist Perspective • 850 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Demographics Economics Governance Migration Urbanization
  1. African demographics are changing rapidly, with the population projected to reach over 3 billion by 2100. This growth will impact economics and politics, necessitating changes in agricultural practices, urbanization, and governance.
  2. The increase in Africa's population presents both challenges and opportunities. Rather than focusing on limiting population growth, empowering women, enhancing education, and investing in agriculture can drive economic growth.
  3. For Africa's economic takeoff, a focus on boosting agricultural productivity, urbanization, and intra-Africa trade is crucial. These areas have the potential to support the growing population and lead to sustainable economic development.

Authoritarians and the games they play

Sex and the State • 9 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Demographics Power Christianity
  1. The terms 'left' and 'right' don't accurately represent contemporary US politics; 'liberal' vs 'authoritarian' is a more relevant ideological spectrum.
  2. The author wants to discuss topics like democracy, demographics, power, and Evangelical Christianity in-depth in the future.
  3. Readers can access more content and a 7-day free trial by subscribing to the author's newsletter 'Sex and the State.'

Housing Inventory and Demographics: The Next Big Shift

CalculatedRisk Newsletter • 157 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
💼 Business Housing Demographics Inventory
  1. Existing home inventory trends are not following predictions based on baby boomers downsizing.
  2. Some experts predicted a surge in housing inventory from 2015 to 2025 due to baby boomers downsizing, but that did not happen.
  3. It's important to stay informed about trends in housing inventory and demographics to understand the market shifts.

On the demographic technology of religion

Banana Peel Pirouette • 118 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Demographics Beliefs Society Ethics
  1. Capitalism faces a risk of decline due to decreasing birth rates, impacting economic growth
  2. Religious groups tend to have higher birth rates than secular groups, potentially influencing future demographic shifts
  3. A revival of traditional religious values could offset the decline in population growth caused by secularization and economic factors