From people electing to have no kids, or maybe just 1?

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Jan 21, 2020
12:16:59pm

Borg All-American

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What is the max population the world could sustain?

Borg

1/21/20 12:03pm

I'm assuming that efficiency gains in production and distribution would continue to increase

Indy Coug

1/21/20 12:04pm

It's an interesting thing to ponder...soylant green time,

Borg

1/21/20 12:08pm

If you're talking just Earth resources, the Earth could support multiples upon

rcbyufan

1/21/20 12:20pm

It's probably highly dependent on consumption levels and standard of living

BYUMizzou

1/21/20 12:11pm

Depends if you include space exploration...

BostonCougar

1/21/20 12:11pm

Although, the more likely scenario is that the population begins declining.

TheWanderer

1/21/20 12:12pm

From people electing to have no kids, or maybe just 1?

Borg

1/21/20 12:16pm

Yes, from declining birthrates.

TheWanderer

1/21/20 12:19pm

I feel like there could be many benefits from it, although I'm sure solid arguments can be made either way

spugeddy24

1/21/20 12:57pm

what great economic benefits? no workers and fewer geniuses

Genghis Spreads

1/21/20 1:03pm

Raw labor is not the issue. We don't need more factory workers.

TheWanderer

1/21/20 3:01pm

So we don't need Nobel prize and Fields medal winners anymore? Just have

Genghis Spreads

1/21/20 3:18pm

The Matrix

Borg

1/21/20 3:26pm

Who won the latest Fields Medal? Why is it important?

TheWanderer

1/21/20 3:50pm

It's just about to guaranteed to happen, it'll just take a few years for it to kick in

Indy Coug

1/21/20 12:21pm

Not sure, but most sociologist believe population will top out at about 10

vegasnative

1/21/20 12:31pm

RE: What is the max population the world could sustain?

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