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The amount of unused land in the world is mind-boggling. The amount of unused land in the most populous countries in the world is mind-boggling.

• ZenoArrow 10y ago
  Just because it's unused doesn't mean it's not owned by someone. Besides, what happens when all land is owned, what about the generations that follow?
  • mdpopescu 10y ago
    I think it's a bit early to try and solve all future problems. Those poor people who will have no jobs need something to do, right? :) [I agree that "it's owned by someone" can be a problem more than "there's not enough land". Unfortunately, that's politics so I have no quick solution.]
    • ZenoArrow 10y ago
      "there's not enough land" wasn't my original point, it was about control of that land, I'm glad you agree it's a problem. As for what happens to the poor in future generations, it depends on bringing out the best in those with the power to choose. I don't think the alternative is helpful to entertain at this point. The only question is whether we can mature as a race to share without force, or whether balance will be made using force (government coercion, etc...). It's a question about how much faith we have in the human race to grow up quickly.