Friendly persuasion
October 27, 2026
Thankfully, it is becoming better understood that our world doesn’t face an overpopulation problem. Indeed, more people now appreciate the serious threat of the exact opposite. Not enough babies are being born today in most nations to sustain a vibrant and enriching human tomorrow. This fall in the birth rate is very likely humanity’s most serious and documentable natural threat. And this population slowdown is happening faster than nearly everyone appreciates.
National leaders of all ideological stripes are deeply concerned about this fact. China moved from their infamous one-child policy in 2015 to a dramatic policy of the government covering all pregnancy expenses including prenatal check-ups and most types of assisted reproduction technology.
