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Childless World
Approx. 1 hr 15 min screening followed by a live-streamed Q&A
A journey of discovery into how falling birthrates became a consistent global pattern, despite widespread focus on local factors. Drawing on cross-continental interviews, visual demographic analysis, and conversations around modern fertility treatment, this event uncovers the deeper structural shift now reshaping societies — one that is set to define the 21st century and beyond.
Chapters included:
- The Birthgap Trap
- A Common Coincidence
- Two Americas, One Trajectory
- The Wrong Question
- Life, Unplanned
This event is a live, scheduled virtual screening followed by an interactive Q&A with filmmaker and published data scientist Stephen J. Shaw. Estimated total event runtime: approximately 2 hours.
Two themed screening programs are available:
Becoming a Childless World explores how falling birthrates became a consistent global pattern. Drawing on international interviews and demographic analysis, it examines the structural shift reshaping modern societies.
The Dawn of an Inverted World examines the long-term consequences of sustained low fertility. Looking at aging societies in Japan and Europe, it explores the socio-economic realities already emerging — and what current research suggests about long-term stability.
Each program extends sections of the Birthgap feature documentary with additional footage and expanded analysis.
Immediately following the screening, Stephen J. Shaw joins live on video for moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Participants may submit questions throughout the event.
Birthgap Chats are shared viewing experiences, designed for thoughtful engagement rather than on-demand playback. A limited-time recording will be available for registered attendees who are unable to attend live.
Childless World
Approx. 1 hr 15 min screening followed by a live-streamed Q&A
A journey of discovery into how falling birthrates became a consistent global pattern, despite widespread focus on local factors. Drawing on cross-continental interviews, visual demographic analysis, and conversations around modern fertility treatment, this event uncovers the deeper structural shift now reshaping societies — one that is set to define the 21st century and beyond.
Chapters included:
- The Birthgap Trap
- A Common Coincidence
- Two Americas, One Trajectory
- The Wrong Question
- Life, Unplanned
This event is a live, scheduled virtual screening followed by an interactive Q&A with filmmaker and published data scientist Stephen J. Shaw. Estimated total event runtime: approximately 2 hours.
Two themed screening programs are available:
Becoming a Childless World explores how falling birthrates became a consistent global pattern. Drawing on international interviews and demographic analysis, it examines the structural shift reshaping modern societies.
The Dawn of an Inverted World examines the long-term consequences of sustained low fertility. Looking at aging societies in Japan and Europe, it explores the socio-economic realities already emerging — and what current research suggests about long-term stability.
Each program extends sections of the Birthgap feature documentary with additional footage and expanded analysis.
Immediately following the screening, Stephen J. Shaw joins live on video for moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Participants may submit questions throughout the event.
Birthgap Chats are shared viewing experiences, designed for thoughtful engagement rather than on-demand playback. A limited-time recording will be available for registered attendees who are unable to attend live.