Elon Musk, the outspoken tech billionaire, recently shared his concern about Japan’s record low birth rate on his X platform. He re-shared an article titled “Japan’s birth rate hits record low: Over two people died for every baby born” and added his opinion on the matter.
Musk has been vocal about his belief that people should have more babies to address population decline concerns. He has previously emphasized the importance of increasing the Earth’s population, stating that the decline in population is “one of the biggest risks to civilization.”
The article Musk shared highlights the challenges faced by Japan, where the birth rate has hit a record low, with over two people dying for every baby born. The article suggests that for a population of around 125 million, losing close to a million people every year is unsustainable.
In response to the article, Musk expressed his opinion on X, stating, “Japan will disappear if something doesn’t change.” This post has garnered over 55.1 million views within a day, sparking various reactions from X users.
Some users shared their concerns about other countries facing a similar fate, with Musk acknowledging the challenges faced by countries like South Korea. The discussion prompted X users to share their perspectives on the global decline in birth rates and its potential consequences.
