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THE SHOW NOTES: Biden's Houthi Backtrack, The Chinese Lab Surprise, & Protesting Kids With Cancer

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1002 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Yemen China Gaza Population decline Global events

Biden's administration plans to re-designate the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
Chinese researchers mapped the Covid-19 virus two weeks before revealing details to the world.
Pro-Palestinian activists protested at a cancer hospital in New York.

Striking Distance.

News Items • 452 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Population decline China Women's Rights

Births in China dropped by more than 500,000 last year to just over 9 million in total.
The number of newborns in China has significantly decreased in recent years.
China's fertility rate is close to 1.0, considered 'ultralow' by demographers.

The Fruits of Philosophy

Cremieux Recueil • 434 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23

💾 History Population decline

Birth control methods have been used for thousands of years, and people have always tried to have control over family size.
Modern birth control methods like condoms, pills, and IUDs are highly effective in preventing pregnancies.
Events like the Bradlaugh-Besant trial in Britain had a significant impact on fertility rates by making birth control information widely available.

My Thoughts on Japan

Integrity Talk • 66 implied HN points • 21 May 23

🌐 International Japan Gender inequality Population decline Cultural norms

Japan excels in education and has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
Despite safety and low crime rates, Japan faces challenges with gender inequality and an aging population.
Efficiency and economic prosperity play key roles in Japan's success and may help overcome future demographic and financial challenges.

Notes on Progress: The value of family

The Works in Progress Newsletter • 20 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23

🌍 World Politics Demographics Traditional Values Population decline

Italian Prime Minister linked declining fertility rates to lack of traditional family values.
Research showed no positive correlation between traditional family values and birth rates in European countries.
Focus on material improvements rather than traditional family values to address declining birth rates.

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Weird Scenes from a Shrinking Planet (Part 1)

The Permanent Problem • 5 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Population decline Geopolitics Migration Economic Impact

Global fertility collapse poses a threat to mass flourishing and future prosperity.
Population decline due to sub-replacement fertility rates will have long-term impacts.
Depopulation will hit different geographic areas differently, impacting economic growth and geopolitics.