E112: Economic Implications of Shrinking Population & Aging Societies - w/ Dustin Whitney

Dustin Whitney joins us to explore the economic, social, and policy implications of population decline. We discuss aging societies, the myth of overpopulation, and what a shrinking GDP means for business, government, and everyday life.

Guest Info: Dustin Whitney – Business executive, entrepreneur, and author of Demographic Deception: Exposing the Overpopulation Myth and Building a Resilient Future

Topics Covered:

• Why GDP models break down in a low-population future
• The labor force crisis: fewer workers, more retirees
• Dependency ratios, social security, and government spending
• The illusion of AI as a silver bullet
• Housing market shifts due to boomer wealth transfer
• The myth of endless immigration as a solution
• Business opportunities in a declining demographic environment
• Trade skills, automation, and adapting education
• Private equity, planned obsolescence, and regulatory barriers
• Cultural narratives about family and fertility
• Global outlook: Africa, Eastern Europe, and shifting borders

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