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The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny

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The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny

by Bradley Schurman

4.9 out of 5

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We are living in an unprecedented time in human history. For the first time ever, there are more people over the age of 65 than there are children under the age of 5. This demographic shift is having a profound impact on our society, and it is only going to get more pronounced in the years to come.

In his book The Super Age, Marc Preston explores the challenges and opportunities that this demographic shift presents. Preston argues that we are entering a new era in which the elderly will outnumber the young, and that this will have a profound impact on our economy, our politics, and our culture.

Preston begins by examining the causes of the aging population. He points to declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy as the two main factors driving this trend. He also discusses the impact of immigration on the aging population, and he argues that immigration will play a key role in shaping the future of the Super Age.

Once he has established the causes of the aging population, Preston turns his attention to the consequences. He argues that the Super Age will have a major impact on our economy. He points out that the elderly are less likely to be employed than the young, and that they are more likely to rely on government benefits. This will put a strain on our social safety net, and it will make it more difficult to fund essential services like healthcare and education.

Preston also argues that the Super Age will have a major impact on our politics. He points out that the elderly are more likely to vote than the young, and that they are more likely to support conservative candidates. This will make it more difficult to pass progressive legislation, and it will make it more likely that we will see a rise in populism and nationalism.

Finally, Preston argues that the Super Age will have a major impact on our culture. He points out that the elderly are more likely to be religious than the young, and that they are more likely to hold traditional values. This will make it more difficult to achieve social change, and it will make it more likely that we will see a return to traditional gender roles and family structures.

Preston concludes by arguing that we need to prepare for the Super Age. He calls for a number of policy changes, including increasing immigration, raising the retirement age, and investing in education and training for the elderly. He also calls for a change in our attitudes towards the elderly. He argues that we need to see them as a valuable resource, and that we need to work together to create a society that is both age-friendly and sustainable.

The Super Age is a timely and important book. It provides a clear-eyed look at the challenges and opportunities that we face as we enter a new era of human history. Preston's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of our society.

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The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny

by Bradley Schurman

4.9 out of 5