Lyman Stone
PersonHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since May 2026
Lyman Stone is a researcher and writer who specializes in demographics and population trends. He is a frequent commentator on global birth rates and family policy, appearing on platforms like the Modern Wisdom podcast to discuss the causes of declining fertility.
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What Lyman Stone has said on podcasts
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Fertility decline may contribute to renewed interstate conflict in the twenty-first century.
“the 21st century fertility decline, I mean, you can think about this north and South Korea”
Open the episode · Birth Rate Debate: Why Is No One Having Kids? - #1099Listen at 11:25
Low fertility will contribute to renewed zero-sum interstate conflict.
“one of the real realities of low fertility will be the resumption of zero sum interstate conflict”
Open the episode · Birth Rate Debate: Why Is No One Having Kids? - #1099Listen at 12:06
Low-fertility societies often retain thriving dominant cities.
“low fertility societies often have thriving primate cities”
Open the episode · Birth Rate Debate: Why Is No One Having Kids? - #1099Listen at 17:16
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2 episodes featuring Lyman Stone, newest first