The Hidden Crisis No One Is Ready For - Peter Zeihan

Peter Zeihan explains China’s current demographic trends. Does Peter Zeihan think that China is heading for population collapse? Why did China’s one child policy cause so much damage? What does Peter Zeihan think about Chinese food shortages?

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[j.davidsemple]

I worked in Beijing, China from 2004 to 2008. Every week couples flew in from North America and Europe and took home Chinese infants that they were adopting - almost all girls. Those little babies would be 14 to 19 years old now. Amazing that even that recently the Chinese did not see the problems that they were creating.

[mychannelforlisteningtomus]

I'm not sure what to think about this guy.

He's well-spoken and very confident, which makes it easy to believe him. He knows a lot about the things he talks about, or at least appears to.

I've also seen him be horrendously off base, while continuing to speak with the same kind of confidence.

I dunno. He's absolutely a pleasure to listen to, but I feel the need to take him with a large grain of salt.

[mackabeats]

He's wrong about New Zealand. The cost of living is through the roof. There is no work outside the cities. No one or very few live outside the cities. There's a shortage of housing. Young people are leaving in droves as there are better opportunities overseas. We have an aging population as well. Things are not rosy here for many people.

[BC-vgzf]

West Aussie farmer here. Great talk here about food and fertiliser. 12 months ago a particular fertiliser blend I use cost $750 a ton same blend cost over$1300 a ton this year

[disgruntledtoons]

The Chinese were able to do in one generation what the British did in seven generations because six generations of British had to discover things for the first time. China had the luxury of adopting practices that other peoples had already discovered. And if you have an authoritarian government you can impose those practices on a culture that never would have discovered them on its own.

[stevenhamblin]

Years ago I went to China and observed an 80 year old woman working in the factory I was going to do business with. Don't you think that will happen to all their workers, they simply won't be able to retire. They will end up working until they are unable to.

[kennztube]

This was without doubt one of the most fascinating and informative interviews ive seen in some time.

[Jansheyde]

I find these video's on population decline really comforting to watch.

[Barbara]

Great video! According to certain economists, there are projections indicating the possibility of the United States and certain parts of Europe experiencing a recession during a portion of 2023. While a global recession, which refers to a decline in annual global per capita income, is relatively uncommon due to the faster growth rates of China and emerging markets compared to developed economies, it is important to note that if economic growth lags behind population growth, the world economy is generally regarded as being in a recession.

[jayehum]

Peter is spot on about Western Australia 'not having soil in the way we think of the term'. This is the most fascinating (and frightening) interview I've listened to in ages. Thank you.

[darbyheavey]

Peter Drucker predicted the demographic challenge faced by China in 1988.

[dianecripps]

Remember that as temperatures rise, rice growing becomes difficult (rice can't self fertilize, grain is poor in quality). This is affecting rice agriculture in many places, including China).

[themore-you-know]

Damn, I knew the population situation in China was really bad...
... but I had somehow managed to forget rule number 1: always multiply by "worst case scenario to account for unreliable data".

[siggyincr]

Never heard of this guy before. Gonna have to listen to the rest of the interview later. The upsidedown demographics in industrialized nations is already a well established phenomena. Turns out population growth isn't gonna be a problem so much as finding ways to motivate successful young adults to have families.

[Salaisj]

Never underestimate how easily unchecked government can destroy a civilization.

[XcessCapital]

2 things. First, thank you for this great interview Chris. Also, I love seeing the progression in your channel. You have quickly moved up my "must listen" list. You're up there with Rogan, Fridman, Ferriss for me now. Keep up the great work. Very interesting stuff.

[tizzy]

Keep up the content man, great volley of conversation. You are well on your way to the top

[carrieannmcleod]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

[makokx]

The agriculture thing is terrifying, especially considering someone is going around and burning down food processing plants.

[Zorlof]

Having Peter on your episode will boost your subscriptions. I subscribed after viewing your channel. ... and gave you a well deserved like.