Letters by Burk

Letters by Burk

What Happens When Humanity Stops Growing

Global population decline and science

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Burk
Nov 14, 2025
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In 1950, the average woman had five children.

Think about that. 5 children per woman. 75 years ago.

Today, the global fertility rate is around 2.3 and falling. That’s obviously less than half it was 75 years ago, but it’s still more I would h…

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