La generación sin hijos, ni casa, ni crédito, ni futuro | Esteban Vivar | TEDxESPE

Socioeconomic Challenges - The presentation addresses the broken promises to younger generations regarding financial stability and homeownership, leading to widespread uncertainty [3][4][5] - Real estate values have increased significantly (e.g., houses from $100,000 to $500,000, apartments from $30,000 to $100,000), while salaries have not kept pace, making housing unaffordable [7][8] - In Quito and Guayaquil, the average salary can afford less than 1 square meter of property, highlighting the difficulty of purchasing homes [10] - Only 11% of individuals under 35 in Latin America can access mortgage loans, limiting homeownership opportunities [15] - The cost of raising a child from 0 to 18 years is estimated between $150,000 to $300,000, making parenthood a high-risk decision [17] Demographic Shifts - Ecuador's population is aging, with a projected shift in 2050 towards a larger older population and a smaller younger base, impacting social security [19][20] - The fertility rate in Latin America in 2023 was 69% lower than in 1960, indicating a significant decline in the number of children per family [21] - 72% of millennials prefer having pets over children, reflecting changing priorities and economic realities [22] Labor Market Dynamics - 43% of young people in Latin America work in the informal sector, lacking job security and access to credit [28] - The rise of artificial intelligence poses a threat to white-collar jobs, potentially increasing unemployment [24][25][26] Generational Wealth and Social Issues - Millennials have 20% less wealth than boomers, partly due to the dilution of inherited wealth [30][31] - One in four young people in Latin America reports symptoms of anxiety and depression, linked to societal failures and economic pressures [35] Call to Action - The presentation emphasizes the need for collective action to rewrite the social contract and create a more equitable world for future generations [40][41][42]