The Baby Bust: How The Toxicity Crisis Could Cause the Next Economic Crash
The Great Simplification #155 with Jeremy Grantham
It is no secret that population dynamics significantly impact global stability. But what’s really behind today’s shifting global birth trends, the increased need for medically-assisted pregnancy, and the changing age demographics of industrialized nations? Furthermore, what are the implications of these shifts for future economic security?
Today, I’m joined by investment strategist Jeremy Grantham to discuss the critical but underreported issues surrounding toxicity and public health – particularly endocrine disruptors and their impact on human fertility, longevity, and societal structures.
In this important conversation, Jeremy highlights the ubiquitousness of toxicity in our modern environments, the cultural and economic factors contributing to declining fertility rates, and the urgent need to transition to non-toxic materials and energy sources.
In what ways could population decline pose serious economic challenges, particularly in aging societies? How might the alarming drop in sperm count affect future policies on immigration? Finally, how can we detoxify both our environments – and capitalism – before it’s too late?
In case you missed it…
In a special episode this weekend, I was joined by toxicologist Jane Muncke, who provided an in-depth analysis following the final day of discussions in Busan, South Korea. Together, we explored the complex intergovernmental negotiations that have defined the treaty process, as well as the environmental and health policies that have shaped these conversations in recent years.
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Wow, this is compelling stuff, info I’ve been following to some extent since childhood out of sheer intuitive interest and concern. Wild to hear it from the big picture, global gdp and population into the near future. Thank you for presenting it! I want to spread the word and will continue to support people in my community and network with their health and wellness goals.
Thanks for bringing this topic up Nate, it is often overlooked with all the other overshoot issues on our plates. We are likely to see an ever increasing decrease in population that will indeed change our economies.