societies

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The mega-wealthy live in their own parallel societies and subculture — “Richistan” — where this becomes the norm.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

"We are living in societies where parenthood is extremely expensive. So whatever different countries can do to support parents and support families is a good policy," says Sobotka.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The divergent societies the two ships bequeathed would foster what Mr. Reynolds maintains were in effect two competing nationalities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In most farming societies people focused on plant cultivation; raising animals was a secondary activity.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari