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> I wonder how many examples we have in (pre)history of relatively abrupt positive shocks to a human population? Aside from the Baby Boom, of course. You're j
by scottlocklin 6y ago
> I wonder how many examples we have in (pre)history of relatively abrupt positive shocks to a human population? Aside from the Baby Boom, of course.
You're joking right? TLDR: shitloads.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimates_of_historical_world_population https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimates_of_historical_world_...
- rossdavidh 6y agoNo, honestly wondering. Most positive changes, significant enough to increase population carrying capacity, happen gradually. Shocks are more often negative (at least in the near term).