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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.

🧠 Knowledge Series #20: Headless architecture explained

Department of Product • 1434 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Architecture Migration Benefits Examples
  1. Headless architecture separates the front-end from the back-end of a website, allowing for flexibility and customization.
  2. Choosing a headless solution means back-end dictates how the website functions while front-end appearance is independent.
  3. Headless solutions offer flexibility to customize the front-end and back-end separately, providing more control over the website's presentation.
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The “Mostly Peaceful” Days of Jihad Arrive In America

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 4363 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Religion Migration Terrorism Security
  1. Millions of Muslims came to Western countries, posing a challenge to the existing culture.
  2. Some influential figures have admitted to a mistake in allowing in people of diverse cultures and religions.
  3. There is a growing concern about the impacts of terrorist activities and the response of Christian communities in the West.

Jerusalem

backstory • 387 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Religion Territory Culture Migration
  1. Jerusalem is a complex city with deep historical, cultural, and political tensions.
  2. The experiences of individuals in Jerusalem reflect the ongoing conflicts and challenges in the region.
  3. The city's diversity is evident in encounters with different groups and their varied perspectives and experiences.

Genetiken förändrar vår syn på ras

Rak höger med Ivar Arpi • 589 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genetics Race Migration Archaeology History
  1. Genetics has revealed greater differences between people than previously thought, challenging both racist and politically correct beliefs.
  2. Historical migrations and cultural exchanges are being reevaluated in light of DNA research, overthrowing old theories.
  3. Recent genetic studies have shed light on demographic movements, such as the Indo-European migrations, significantly impacting our understanding of human history.

Creating insular information bubbles

Not On Your Team, But Always Fair • 943 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Media Migration Identity Progressivism Nationalism
  1. Narratives are about making meaning, not just facts, and protecting them from facts is crucial for them to continue to make meaning.
  2. Dysfunctional policy responses can suppress feedback and drive mainstream media narratives that may lack accountability.
  3. Internationalisation can reduce accountability in policy-making and contribute to undermining democratic systems across large populations.

Remigration: A Review of Martin Sellner's Proposal to Reverse the Flow of Refugees and Save Europe

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 109 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Migration Europe Culture Society Inequality
  1. Immigration throughout history has often resulted in serious disadvantages for the indigenous populations of destination lands.
  2. European elites have pursued liberalized immigration policies that may lead to Europeans becoming minorities in their own native lands.
  3. Mass migration is changing European societies and raising concerns about the future cultural and demographic landscape of Europe.

Germany opens citizenship to 1.5 million Turkish immigrants, then gets the vapours when Recep Erdoğan's "right-populist" and "authoritarian" AK Party reveals plans to establish a German offshoot

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 179 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Relations Migration Nationalism Democracy Human Rights
  1. Germany opened citizenship to 1.5 million Turkish immigrants, leading to concerns about the establishment of a German offshoot of Recep Erdoğan's AK Party
  2. The AK Party offshoot plans to fight for open borders and better social entitlements for people with foreign roots in Europe
  3. There is worry among German officials about the anti-democratic threats posed by the AK Party offshoot and the influence it may have on German politics

Is there nothing to be done? Are there no solutions at all? Are we really stuck in globalist mass-migrant climate freakout deindustrialisation rainbow hell world forever?

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 164 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Globalism Migration Democracy Liberalism Foreign Policy
  1. Mass migration due to lack of sensible border security measures
  2. Obsession with reducing industrial emissions impacts civilization
  3. Political elites prioritize global concerns over national interests

Ecuador’s Shocking Mafia Violence Threatens To Worsen Border And Migration Crisis

Public • 248 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Crime Migration Violence Latin America
  1. Ecuador is facing a rise in mafia violence which could worsen the border and migration crisis.
  2. The crime in Ecuador is escalating, with a recent attack on a TV station illustrating the depth of the issue.
  3. The interconnected problems of crime and drug gangs in Latin America contribute to migration issues and destabilize governments.

Imperial shuffle

A User's Guide to History • 216 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
💾 History American Revolution Migration Colonization Slavery Wars
  1. Historians of Canada include American Loyalists in their story, as it significantly impacted the country's history
  2. Resettling American Loyalists in Canada doubled the country's population and altered the balance of French and British influence
  3. Black Loyalists faced challenges in Canada, leading to tensions and eventual migration to other regions like Sierra Leone and the British West Indies

Poverty is growing in Puerto Rico, under US colonialism: 57.6% of children live in poor households

Geopolitical Economy Report • 598 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Colonialism Poverty Inequality Economy Migration
  1. Poverty in Puerto Rico is on the rise, with over two-fifths of the population and nearly three-fifths of children living in poor households.
  2. Despite more people being employed, poverty continues to worsen in Puerto Rico.
  3. The US colonial status of Puerto Rico has contributed to its extremely high poverty rates and income disparities compared to the rest of the United States.

Climate migration, but backwards

¡Do Not Panic! • 628 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Migration Climate Impacts
  1. Parts of the US with the biggest population growth are also the most at risk from climate change.
  2. Climate change is already impacting areas like Texas, Florida, and South Carolina with projections of increasing dangers in the future.
  3. Factors like denial, optimism bias, and group risk-taking contribute to people moving to high-risk climate areas despite the warnings.

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.

Gujarati Gold

Becoming Noble • 219 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Migration
  1. The ethnic Gujarati community expelled from Uganda has demonstrated resilience and success, with members generating wealth and attaining influential positions globally.
  2. The African Asian Gujaratis in Britain have built parallel economies, power networks, and dynasties based on deep ethnic loyalties, showcasing the benefits of collective strategies.
  3. Studying the history of the Ugandan Asian Gujaratis can provide valuable insights on how to replicate their success through parallel institutions and strong ethnic bloc maneuvering.

The Indo-European Conquests

Nemets • 181 implied HN points • 11 May 23
💾 History Migration
  1. Linguists have traced similarities between languages across Europe and India, dating back to ancient times.
  2. Technological advances like ancient DNA analysis have shed light on prehistoric Indo-European peoples and their migrations.
  3. Indo-European conquests in prehistoric times included movements across various regions, leading to significant demographic and cultural transformations.

'Birdwatchers and shorebirds both dream of fluddles'

This Week in Birding • 98 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🔬 Science Ornithology Conservation Ecology Migration
  1. Shorebirds like sandpipers and plovers are vulnerable due to their small size and need to forage constantly for survival during migration.
  2. Stopover sites for shorebirds, like fluddles, are threatened by human activities like monoculture farming practices.
  3. Efforts are being made to preserve and monitor wetlands like fluddles to provide vital habitats for shorebirds and support their migration journeys.

America’s Hummingbirds

Bird History • 19 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting History Fashion Migration Nature
  1. Early European colonizers in America were captivated by the miniscule hummingbirds because of their colors and behavior, despite having no practical use.
  2. Hummingbirds are unique to the Americas, with over 350 species living in Central and South America, and only the ruby-throated hummingbird making its way up to New England.
  3. During the 19th century, hummingbirds were heavily harvested for fashion, ending with federal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918.