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5 sats \ 9 replies \ @Bell_curve 6 Apr \ parent \ on: Japan: The Slow Death of a Nation econ

Despite its economic stagnation and declining population, Japan is still a functional society. Subways are safe and clean. Almost no crime. Almost zero homeless.

People vote with their feet? Very few Japanese immigrate to other countries.

Regarding Star Trek, the show became more popular during syndication, it wasn't popular when it was on during network TV.

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16 sats \ 8 replies \ @kepford 6 Apr

I'd say the honor society accounts for a lot of this as well as their being less cultural diversity. Everything has tradeoffs. Including diversity.

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16 sats \ 3 replies \ @Dash_1971 OP 6 Apr

The diversity ratio is ramping up fast though, as is covered in the article. Already very visible in the major cities.

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5 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 6 Apr
The demographic consequences became visible quickly. Japan's Muslim population grew from approximately 110,000 in 2010 to 420,000 by end of 2024.[18] Political backlash followed: Sanseito won 14 seats and finished third in the July 2025 popular vote.[19] By February 2026, the LDP won its biggest majority since 1955.

110,000 is too many

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Here is the link to DataRepublican on X,

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16 sats \ 0 replies \ @Dash_1971 OP 6 Apr

Thanks. DataRepublican's research was one of the motivations to create this article.

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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @nitter 6 Apr
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5 sats \ 3 replies \ @Bell_curve 6 Apr

I understand tradeoffs loud and clear, I read Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell

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16 sats \ 1 reply \ @kepford 6 Apr

You seem to have a hard time letting me agree with you.

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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 6 Apr

That is not the case at all

I agree with your comment

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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @nitter 6 Apr
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