I share the same concern. Worse, if we are right, then R > G will only be true for growth, but R < G when growth is negative (in other words, R is more extreme

I share the same concern. Worse, if we are right, then R > G will only be true for growth, but R < G when growth is negative (in other words, R is more extreme in both directions). If I’m right about that, then the years after reaching a global population maximum could be rough - possibly really rough, bordering on disaster.