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> It's pretty simple - there are too many people and they are increasingly living high consumption modern lives. So it's pretty simple: Let's just kill all peo
by G3rn0ti 5y ago
> It's pretty simple - there are too many people and they are increasingly living high consumption modern lives.
So it's pretty simple: Let's just kill all people and their children over-populating _your_ planet. Right? </cynicsm_off>
The point I am trying to make is: This mindset of yours is pretty dangerous.
- giantg2 5y agoThe mindset of there being too many people has nothing to do with killing. You projected that in your own comment. A reduction in reproduction rate can lead to a decrease through natural attrition.
- G3rn0ti 5y ago> A reduction in reproduction So how do you want to enforce the reduction in reproduction?
- giantg2 5y agoI'm not saying it would have to be a product of enforcement. Although unlikely, it could be one of education. Enforcement depends on the country and it's governance. For example, you would need a constitutional amendment in the US to impose those sorts of restrictions. It would require the representation and buy-in of the people (so education is an important part either way). Then you also have game theory with how to compete on a variety of issues internationally depending on population dynamics. That's also only half the issue. The other half is the consumption. This would likely be more achievable through taxes, zoning, and the court's (potentially flawed) interpretation of interstate commerce laws.