Humanity will shrink in the future: 97% of countries will experience negative growth by 2100

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Humanity will shrink in the future: 97% of countries will experience negative growth by 2100
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Perfect example of Newspeak gaslighting.

"negative growth" instead of diminuition, population-recession, reduced population, or ANY proper rendition of the concept.

Nobody in mainstream media speaks plainly anymore, because .. money requires befuddlement instead of clear-understanding?

Or is there some/any other explanation??

Apparently the proper term, 'natural decrease ', is much less sensational. It's all about clicks and views now, not delivering good content.

Is it natural if it’s bought on by low wages and high prices making it impossible for most to afford a family?

Those in poverty usually have more children. Woman having more rights and joining the workforce is probably a major cause; which is probably why there's all this money backing taking away women's rights recently. Another major cause is likely isolation and lack of community in modern life ("it takes a village...").

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