Ep 10 | Population Changes & What the World Looks Like in the Future — Jennifer Sciubba

Our host Misha da Vinci and Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, a renowned expert in political demography, dissect global demographic changes, including population growth, decline, aging societies and migration. They delve into global population changes, exploring their impact on international power dynamics and technology's role in reshaping relationships and perceptions. Dr. Sciubba provides insight into fertility, mortality, and migration trends and their substantial implications for future investments. The conversation also examines the advent of virtual reality and its potential to both enhance and disrupt human connections. Apart from technological progress, the podcast addresses the challenges of an aging population, emphasizing the importance of fostering resilience through lifelong learning, health investments, and preparation for extended working lives. Companies' role in driving innovations to navigate population aging and the difficulties in communicating complicated demographic data and policy responses also form an important part of this engaging and vital discussion. 00:00 Introduction to Global Demographic Changes 00:29 The Impact of Technology and Population Growth 01:01 Understanding Political Demography with Dr. Jennifer Sciubba 02:15 The Role of Demography in Shaping the Future 03:07 Exploring the Field of Political Demography 04:37 The Truth About Human Population Decline 06:47 The Impact of Demographic Changes on Society 09:45 The Future of Global Population 11:20 The Challenges of Aging and Shrinking Populations 11:26 The Role of Technology in Addressing Labor Shortage 17:17 The Future of Global Culture and Civilization 42:37 The Power Struggle in Global Conversations 43:27 Migration Trends and Their Impact on Global Population 44:05 The Role of Politics in Migration and Demographics 44:37 Japan's Approach to Population Decline and Immigration 45:06 The Human Element in Supply and Demand 45:32 The Impact of Political Decisions on Immigration Policies 46:04 The Future of Populism and Migration 46:46 The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Robots in Addressing Labor Shortage 47:53 The Importance of Engaging Older Workers in the Workforce 48:49 Rethinking the Concept of Aging and Work 54:54 The Impact of Technology on Population Growth and Development 01:03:00 The Challenge of Sex Ratio Imbalance & Male Loneliness 01:09:34 The Role of Technology in Shaping Human Relationships 01:14:30 Preparing for Changes in Population +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Connect with Dr. Jennifer Sciubba: Website: https://www.jennifersciubba.com/ Book: https://www.novelmemphis.com/book/9781324002703 TEDTalk: https://youtu.be/PImDVT8fb-I?si=M-hSXUZ2ROo1g6UA Twitter: https://twitter.com/profsciubba Newsletter: https://jennifersciubba.substack.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Misha da Vinci is a futurologist, tech thinker, and founder of grftf. Connect with Misha Newsletter: https://mishadavinci.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mishadavinci Website: https://www.mishadavinci.com/