Numbed by the Conjuncture
By David González Escobar - [email protected]
TL;DR
- Two critical trends, artificial intelligence and declining fertility, are more important than short-term political events.
- Fertility rates are dramatically falling globally, with many countries below replacement levels, potentially accelerating the peak of world population.
- AI is rapidly advancing, with new models performing complex tasks that transform industries and the job market.
- Declining fertility could reverse housing market trends, as demand may decrease with a shrinking population and smaller households.
- The rapid evolution of AI is making traditional education and career advice obsolete, posing questions about the future of the workforce.
- Society is distracted by the 'conjuncture' or short-term events, neglecting the long-term implications of falling birth rates and AI.