Hi Friend,
Now’s the perfect time for reflection and a little bit of celebrating. As we close out the year at Population Connection, we’re proud to share our “Best of 2023,” thanks to your support and that of 40,000+ dues-paying members. Read on for the blog posts, virtual events, magazine articles, and more that inspired us all throughout the year!
Most-read blog post
Between 2 and 26 billion? Study projects human population up to 2300
In this post published in February, Communications Manager Olivia Nater explains how models that predict population trends hundreds of years into the future are calculated, as well as the limitations of such modeling. Read the post (if you haven’t already) and share your own thoughts with Olivia!
Most attended virtual event
The End of Darwinism: How Humans Are Overriding Evolution
Over 150 Population Connection members and supporters joined us to hear from fellow member Dr. Roger Ibbotson, Professor Emeritus of Finance at Yale School of Management. Dr. Ibbotson gave a presentation on his working paper, which examines his theory that humans have side-stepped natural selection through technological advances. Watch a recording of his presentation above!
Most popular “Page Turners” book club pick
Walking with Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet
by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Dr. Gladys is the founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health, Population Connection’s first Global Partner. She’s also a member of Population Connection’s Board of Directors! She published her memoir in early spring, an excerpt of which was featured in the March 2023 issue of our quarterly magazine. Those of you who joined us to discuss the book were moved and inspired by Dr. Gladys’ journey of becoming Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian and a pioneer in wildlife conservation. We hope you’ll pick up a copy of her book and read it yourself!
Most-commented-on quarterly magazine issue
September 2023: Aging in Advanced Economies Is a Policy Challenge, Not an Impending Demographic Disaster
No issue of Population Connection magazine inspired more letters to the editor than our September 2023 edition. The issue examines the myriad ways economies can adjust to aging and slower population growth, mainly through growth in productivity. See the published feedback we received here!
Interested in more highlights from 2023? You can read on at the Year at a Glance page on our website.
And don't miss our last blog post of the year, published today: An honest reflection on positive news, with a dash of hope, written by Olivia Nater.
Thank you for your support and partnership throughout 2023. Wishing you a peaceful and happy New Year!
Warm regards,
