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If people here point out that predicted overpopulation catastrophes have not occurred, they still can occur in the future. We just haven't reached the tipping p
by rhakiHa 2y ago
If people here point out that predicted overpopulation catastrophes have not occurred, they still can occur in the future. We just haven't reached the tipping point yet.
It is obvious that the earth is unlivable if there were 1 human per square meter. So where is the tipping point?
Additionally, quality of life goes down in terms of lack of solitude, increased competition for jobs especially among academics, increased rents etc.
- abenga 2y agoThe world seems to be moving straight towards the opposite problem (not enough young people) before it would ever hit "overpopulation catastrophe".
- cutemonster 2y agoIt's both at the same time, Here's Nigeria: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Nigeria https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Nigeria that population growth, combined with somewhat sudden climate change and droughts and famines, and ensuing armed conflicts, does look like a possible upcoming catastrophe, I'd say While in China, Korea etc yes it's the opposite
- abenga 2y agoAfrica's fertility rate is rapidly reducing as well, should be 2.6 by 2050.
- wjefedhqw 2y ago[flagged]