https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/06/29/o-brave-new-world/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:24:09 -0400<![CDATA[Russell Shorto of the New York Times looks at the demographic collapse of Europe and examines the various explanations for it. One theory is that when the traditional family met &#8220;modernity&#8221; the result was a hybrid with the worst features of both. The low birthrate of southern European countries for example, is explained by arguing that taking care of kids in the old fashioned way is just too difficult and hence, couples have chosen not to have kids.]]>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:44:58 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/06/29/o-brave-new-world-n185674