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> The problem with that refutation is, population growth is O(2^n) WTF, no it isn’t. Human population increased exponentially for a period of time while we adj
by throwaway316943 6y ago
> The problem with that refutation is, population growth is O(2^n)
WTF, no it isn’t. Human population increased exponentially for a period of time while we adjusted to lower infant mortality but fertility rates quickly altered to account for the new situation. Humans aren’t rabbits, we don’t give birth in large litters and we can reason about and control the number of children we have. As the last few places on earth finish their journey through industrialization we’re going to see population stabilize and then decline. Set a reminder for 2050 when we’ll all be panicking about there not being enough young people to fund our social security.