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Assuming no rebound in births by 2060-2070 we are expected to see the global population peak at around 10.4 B. However, this will quickly be followed by a dramatic collapse in the population in which humanity can expect to lose 50% of its population in 100 years.

How will governments be able to cope with such a dramatic change in demographics. What will the world look like in a hundred years given a significantly less populated planet.

I’ve been in small and big planes, I was even in a tiny plane with a propeller. Despite 50+ flights, I still get crazy nervous and anxiety from flying.

I just discovered this subreddit and I just wanna say thank you to all the pilots/frequent flyers who’ve helped people.

But I have a question, is there anything I can do to stop the anxiety and fear of flying?

I honestly think it started for me as a kid when we flew into a thunderstorm shortly after takeoff and the turbulence was so severe it felt like we were free falling every 30 seconds. Funnily enough I wasn’t scared until I heard the adults start screaming and panicking and that’s when I started freaking out.

Since then, no matter how many times I fly I always fear it’s my last time. Which really sucks because I love to travel and have been to so many different places.

Does anyone have a method that works? Or am I forever cursed.

American 28m, solo traveling to Sicily for a week and a half.

Originally was going to go for Amsterdam (where I normally go) but I wanted to try something new.

I’m not very social and I rarely take solo trips but I’m hoping to put myself out there more.

Planning on mostly exploring the volcanoes, nightlife, food and the boat trips

For economic migrants and asylum seekers who have been to the west for a half a decade or longer my question is simple. If your country were to suddenly reach a quality of life and income of the best western countries would you move back?

Personally, I came/migrated as a child; most of my friends are American so I’d love to stay given circumstances. I understand current trends are about remigration and how many communities/ethnicities can’t/wont assimilate.

However , given my experiences and growing up in a melting pot I struggle to believe that it’s entirely hopeless. The west with all its faults in its past 500 years managed to build a secular, innovative, and fairly just system after decades of war and internal conflicts. The culture is also completely unmatched, the sports culture alone is something that my country or region would never be able to replicate in a thousand years, that and other reasons are why I believe despite the sudden increase in wealth I don’t think I’d be able to leave America (unless obviously forced too).

Anyways long story short I would stay, however, I fully understand fears of long term natives and locals. I don’t support mass migration as it disturbs the order of many communities. However, I fully do support moderate migration with clear processes and rules. I’d love to know what other immigrants think.

Currently leasing an i4 that was 399/mo after the Biden era tax credits. Obviously with the lease coming to an end in a year and no more credits I’m looking for options.

I’m not interested in Mazdas or Toyotas so please don’t mention them but I’m curious for those who have owned/leased either or the other which one you prefer (also similar models, even Audis).

I’m expecting to pay around 1200/months after insurance for either.

Income is just under 80k but expected to rise to six figures by 2028 if that matters, obviously if I haven’t secured my promotion I won’t go through with the lease but I’m looking forward for the future (12-16 months).

From what I’ve seen and heard since I’ve moved here:

1. New St. Louis safari and zoo.
2. Riverfront regeneration and development
3. Expansion of the gateway arch area/park.
4. Saint Charles riverfront development.
5. Chesterfield new downtown/neighborhoods.
6. Boeing and federal government expansion in North St. Louis bringing in 3000 new jobs.