> we could have >10x as many people as we do now. But with what living standards and quality of life? This would need stringent rationing of everything. Is ou

> we could have >10x as many people as we do now. But with what living standards and quality of life? This would need stringent rationing of everything. Is our aim to improve living standards and quality of life or to squeeze as many people as possible on the planet even if that means living in a studio flat in a huge tower block with only a daily ration of nutritious yeast and a ban on travelling around or owning too many things? I'd rather see humanity live in houses with gardens and enjoy life and nature, and be able to see the world, but with 1 billion people on Earth instead of 10 billion.