Automation: Laser system removes weeds from field
Watch: Lots more automation to come as the population decline is addressed through increased mechanization and decreased need for labor.
Demographics: Educational Attainment
Another chart showing back to 1940 For the 2nd half of the 20th century, the U.S. out competed much of the world due to two things: At this point, adding…
Demographic 46: WaPo says we must import far more immigrants
WaPo says the U.S. must import vast numbers of immigrants to contend with the birth rate decline. They then do a mashup of political issues, conflate illegal immigration with legal…
Automation: Robots restocking shelves in Japan
Automation is how the declining population’s labor shortage problem will be addressed: A robotics company is installing restocking robots in 300 grocery stores in Japan – and the plan is…
Demographics 45: Numerous countries seek to import tech workers
Many blame past Covid restrictions but they all know it’s due to the declining younger population due to declining fertility rates. They are all now competing for more skilled immigrants:…
Demographics 44: Labor Secretary says we need more immigration
The decline in birth rates has been underway for 20-30 years, depending on the country. Every country says they hope to import immigrant workers but – this is global… some…
Demographics 43: Automation becomes essential in warehouse/distribution industry
Along with many warehouse laborers permanently leaving the field due to a multitude of factors including reskilling, pandemic-related illness and an aging workforce, the industry is also being hit with…
Demographics 42: Median age to give birth is now 30
My Mom was 41 years old when I was born at tail end of “baby boom”L While fertility rates dropped from 1990 to 2019 overall, the decline was regarded as…
Demographics 41: California forecasts continued public school enrollment declines
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Finance projected a 7% decrease in California public school enrollment between 2018 and 2028. A report by the Public Policy Institute…
Demographics 40: “Bermuda Is Facing A Demographic Crisis” –
“Bermuda is facing a demographic crisis” and “the prospect of Bermuda’s declining and aging population in the coming years raises critical concerns about GDP, employment, health care, retirement benefits, and…