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Why Paying People to Have Babies is a Billion-Dollar Mistake

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Overpopulation has been our biggest fear for decades, but now, shrinking populations are the real crisis. From aging societies to dwindling birth rates, countries worldwide are grappling with the risks of a declining population and struggling with radical measures to reverse it. In this video, we uncover why this shift could redefine our future, and why simply paying people to have more kids may lead to unexpected, even dangerous consequences. Dive into the surprising story behind the global population plunge and its impact on all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Paying People to Have Babies is a Billion-Dollar Mistake

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