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world population is too high
Posted: 9/16/2005 10:41:12 AM | Interesting q.
I do not mean to sound disingenuous but this is not original, it is a q that has been in circulation for about 100 years - still it is an interesting q so let me offer a perspective.
As population grows + resources diminish = starvation happens ...this is true and our resources will diminish certainly but do not underestimate the historical human ability to adapt. This is what has separated us from other species over so many hundreds of years and we survive because we develop certain inherent attributes globally to respond to impending conditions. It is no secret that those with excess weight tend to survive longer in areas of famine. They have developed a very advanced storage system which while it may make them less physically productive and appear less attractive it does make them far but more likely to survive food shortages. More and more children for no reason seem to be being born larger than normal. It has not been explained. Genetics has been offered as the most common answer and I would offer this as proof that this is in fact too be expected if our species is evolving in anticipation of an impending world condition. Also science has advanced at an alarming rate and alternate fuel sources are being discovered as well as means of providing nourishment. It may not be pretty to think of eating insects but our planet has more insects than anything and they too are growing at an alarming rate...why perhaps this will be one of our main food supplies in the future... protein is at an incredible concentration in insects and roots provide both fiber and many essential vitamins. Still I know starvation will increase in 3rd world nations which is an unfortunate reality. We as one of the richest nations of the world should do more to help address this problem. But I am an optimist...we will adapt.
I think time travel is a far more interesting q…what do you think? *smile* | | | |
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