

What Happens When Demographics Change Forever?
Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth.
What Happens When Demographics Change Forever?
Season 1 Episode 18 | 6m 38s | CC
Our demographics look different than they did even seventy years ago. People are choosing to have less children, which leads to an aging population that could strain social services and deal a blow to the economy. But isn’t slower population growth supposed to be more sustainable for our environment? The answer is complicated– but it’s one we’ll have to understand to tackle our changing world.
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