Population Decline and Pronatalism | Paul Morland

Brain in a Vat

Paul Morland, author of 'No One Left', joins the Brain in a Vat podcast to discuss demographic changes and Pronatalism. Paul explores the idea of having more children in response to declining fertility rates, demographic momentum, and the potential societal impacts of population collapse. Paul discusses potential solutions, including state intervention, cultural changes, and technological advancements.

Read Morland's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-One-Left-World-Children/dp/1800754108

[00:00] Introduction

[00:17] A Thought Experiment on Pronatalism

[02:06] Debating the Value of Life

[06:12] David Benatar's Perspective

[10:28] Population Ethics and Decline

[11:40] Challenges of Low Fertility Rates

[18:43] Technology and Immigration as Solutions

[24:08] The Role of AI in the Future Workforce

[33:43] Skepticism Towards AI and Technological Solutions

[35:42] The Changing Nature of Retirement and Aging

[39:30] Economic Implications of Population Collapse

[41:15] Environmental Concerns and Population Dynamics

[46:11] Cultural and Political Influences on Fertility Rates

[51:39] Potential Solutions and Government Interventions

[01:08:37] Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook