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Well, our current system very much depends on population growth. Our economic growth requires new consumers and our social programs require new workers who wil
by speakfreely 3y ago
Well, our current system very much depends on population growth. Our economic growth requires new consumers and our social programs require new workers who will pay into them. Sudden population shocks like the kind we're on track to experience in the 2030s and 2040s are going to be extremely difficult to deal with.
- paulryanrogers 3y agoIf the alternative is growth up to the point of total societal and ecological collapse then I'd prefer gradual change, even if it includes some shocks
- speakfreely 3y agoIf you think the climate hasn't been a priority during the unusually peaceful period we've had for the past 80 years, you're going to be really disappointed at the level of collaboration once most of the world is actively in conflict with each other.