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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 16 MIN

The 7 Demographic Changes That Will Define the Next 20 Years

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The world is changing, but not in the way we might have expected. We have long been accustomed to a future marked by population growth, economic expansion, and the promise of more. Yet, quietly but profoundly, that era is coming to an end.In this episode, we examine a critical shift that will reshape the way we live, work, and even fight wars. As we move into an era of demographic change, new challenges emerge, including permanent labor shortages, the rise of artificial intelligence, and a re-drawing of geographic borders.The challenges are not distant predictions but current trends that demand our attention and action. Join me for a stark but necessary look into the seven powerful forces shaping our future and the new world we must build to accommodate them.You’ll learn- How the end of population growth is altering the global landscape- The implications of shrinking and aging populations on economic systems- How permanent labor shortages are affecting different sectors- Why AI and automation are now necessary for countries to survive- How the care economy is evolving to manage the aging population- The impact of casualty-averse societies on warfare- Why migration and climate risks are reshaping migration patterns globally- How geography is being redefined in a digital worldSubscribe to Bradley’s Newsletter:Join (for free) the only newsletter breaking down global demographic trends into actionable strategies for your business and your community.Subscribe here → https://populationnext.substack.com/Order Bradley’s Book:The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny: https://a.co/d/gmG6t2PGet in Touch with Bradley Schurman: Substack: https://populationnext.substack.comWebsite: https://www.bradleyschurman.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyschurmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradley.schurmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyschurman/Subscribe:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyschurman?sub_confirmation=1

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