Uh, more notable incorrect persons have noted this argument. You’re using what’s called a Malthusian argument. Anyhow, let’s say everything you say is correct

Uh, more notable incorrect persons have noted this argument. You’re using what’s called a Malthusian argument. Anyhow, let’s say everything you say is correct for today’s wants and needs. But if it is true that society changes and needs change etc, then your argument doesn’t hold for tomorrow. Suppose for a moment there is only 10 years worth of X left, who is to say that one of these things doesn’t happen: * X thing is no longer needed because Y thing is no longer in fashion * X thing gets replaced by other comparable Z material ... and this goes on forever. That’s the point.