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The conversation culminates in an unsettling prediction: if current trends remain unaddressed, economies could face significant contraction as workforce numbers dwindle. The resulting societal landscapes may reflect not the vibrancy of human civilization but rather the stark realities of a shrinking demographic.
An example can be seen in the city of Detroit, which once thrived but now experiences urban blight and population decline largely due to economic mismanagement and demographic shifts. The concern extends globally—if developed nations fail to adapt to dwindling birth rates, the consequences may be catastrophic.