The potential role of wet nurses in facilitating population growth in ancient cities is discussed as a key topic.
The podcast episodes cover various aspects of population growth, from its impact on resources and housing affordability to its influence on healthcare systems and climate change.
For example, one episode discusses the strain on resources due to rapid population growth, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, while another episode explores how Canada's growing population is driving up housing demand and prices.
The episodes also touch on the challenges of declining birth rates and aging populations, as well as the potential role of technological and social changes in shaping population trends.