Currently there are some crazy things going on with our population outlook, and in many Western countries, like Australia, there will be a point where we see more grandparents than grandchildren. Not to mention the fact that kids born today are more than likely going to live into the next century, and that we're currently in a “baby recession”.

On this episode of ThinkerTank, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down exactly why and how population will play a massive part in shaping what our future looks like.

Recommendations:
A short video from 7:30 Report on Australia’s baby recession.
This article from advocacy group, Age International, on the advantages of ageing population to bring more balance to convo.

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Currently there are some crazy things going on with our population outlook, and in many Western countries, like Australia, there will be a point where we see more grandparents than grandchildren. Not to mention the fact that kids born today are more than likely going to live into the next century, and that we're currently in a “baby recession”. On this episode of ThinkerTank, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down exactly why and how population will play a massive part in shaping what our future looks like.
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Recommendations:
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<li>A short <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-12/is-australia-having-a-baby-recession/104216280">video</a> from 7:30 Report on Australia’s baby recession.</li>
<li>This <a href="https://www.ageinternational.org.uk/policy-research/expert-voices/the-positive-impacts-of-an-ageing-population/">article</a> from advocacy group, Age International, on the advantages of ageing population to bring more balance to convo.</li>
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Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter <a href="https://benhamer.space/author/">HERE</a>
Book Ben as a keynote speaker at <a href="https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/ben-hamer">Saxton</a>

ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.

There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.

Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.
There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.
Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

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