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Furthermore, shifting gender roles, increased labor participation, and the perceived economic uncertainty make people hesitant to marry and have children. Many are also concerned about raising children amid environmental crises, economic instability, and societal pessimism — often exacerbated by social media and sensationalist media outlets.
Finances and Demographics: The System That Depends on Growth
The Pension Paradigm
Our entire financial system — especially retirement pensions — relies heavily on continuous population growth. Pension schemes function as vast pyramid schemes: current retirees are paid from the contributions of working-age populations. When fewer young workers enter the labor force, these systems face collapse.