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Global Population Crash Isn't Sci-Fi Anymore (www.bloomberg.com)
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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip -2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

The problem is that you will end up with a massive shortage of man power. Automation may fill in the gaps but at the end of the day you will end up with a labor shortage.

There also is the problem of not having enough people to take care of the elderly. We are slowly moving to a future where the majority of the population is old and grey

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Again, a duly needed change. Less people means less everything, so less need for so much bullshit to produce and consume. Less overall is a good thing.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 6 months ago

The problem is with the sudden changes. Its fine to have a population change gradually