A new book by French official Oscar Bockel argues smartphones are a major factor in declining birthrates. Bockel’s extensively researched work, “The Fertility Bomb,” posits that the rise of smartphone technology correlates with a drop in both couple formation and childbearing. He believes this demographic shift will significantly alter political and geopolitical power dynamics in the future. The book details a documented decline in fertility rates, framing smartphone use as a key contributing cause. Bockel suggests the impacts aren’t merely social, but will have substantial global consequences. He anticipates future upheavals stemming from these demographic changes, requiring serious consideration from policymakers. This research offers a new perspective on the complex issue of declining birthrates.