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> That is not possible because humans are hardwired to breed and multiply. Wait a second, then why is it that almost every western country is currently seeing
by shard972 8y ago
> That is not possible because humans are hardwired to breed and multiply.
Wait a second, then why is it that almost every western country is currently seeing negative population forecasts without immigration?
Seems like western countries were already heading towards population decline but have been propped up in recent years with the call for more economic growth and I don't think those calls are hardwired at all.
- richardknop 8y agoI think western countries are not representative of the world as they represent a small minority of world's population (10% or so). I have read some predictions about world population continuing to increase to around 12 billion and stabilising at that number. Let's say that happens. Then you run into the problem of people in western countries consuming many times more resources and energy per capital as developing world. Then in order to avoid climate catastrophe it would mean you have to reduce standard of living for the minority that consumes the most fuel and energy, also standard of living of those in developing world could not catch up. Basically the argument I'm trying to make it that it won't be sustainable to have 1 or 2 cars per family like it is normal in the West, and other similar luxuries.
- shard972 8y agoYour assuming that developing countries don't develop in that time which would be quite the prediction. Also I don't think 1-2 cars will be the issue, more along the lines of: - Can you own a car? Or must you bike to work? - Can you access goods outside of your state? Since no trucks/planes for long distance shipping - How much Heating/Cooling in the Winter/Summer will you be allowed? If any? That or we could look into geo-engineering maybe?