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

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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/

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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/