[debate] population controls and the Paul Holdren controversy

[Anton Chuvakin]

> I'd like to use a manufactured political controversy to suggest a real
> discussion: Population growth as an existential risk.
>
> I doubt there is any among us who doesn't recognize the challenge
> increased population size presents, be it with food or energy.
> Economists dating back to the 18th century did, long before any global
> warming scientists.
>
> One thing non of these economists considered, though, is the fact that
> in advanced nations population growth is negative. An interesting issue
> all on its own.

I loved Stratfor's take on it in "The Next 100 Years"
(http://www.amazon.com/Next-100-Years-Forecast-Century/dp/038551705X)

They basically say it will taper off with no issue in all countries
over 21st century and that's all there is to it.

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