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Originally posted by GreenLabel View PostNonsense. Through efficient use of existing farmland and the cultivation of a lot more, we could easily sustain a population several times greater than what the world has now.
We could support a greater population than we do now, at the same level of prosperity and at current levels of resource depletion, but ISTM that both of these are already unsatisfactory.
But whatever levels of nutrition and resource usage we take as a benchmark, Mr Malthus will get us sooner or later. Sooner I think. Actually already IMHO.Job motivation: how the powerful steal from the stupid.Comment
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Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View PostPardon me for being pedantic, but although you may disagree with what I say, it is not nonsense.
We could support a greater population than we do now, at the same level of prosperity and at current levels of resource depletion, but ISTM that both of these are already unsatisfactory.
But whatever levels of nutrition and resource usage we take as a benchmark, Mr Malthus will get us sooner or later. Sooner I think. Actually already IMHO."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostHolland produces more food that all of Africa.Comment
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Anyone needing biogas can come and collect it free at my desk for the next few hours.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Too many people. Few will face it but that is the real problem.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
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Through efficient use of existing farmland and the cultivation of a lot more, we could easily sustain a population several times greater than what the world has nowbloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)Comment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostThere's that could word again. We "could" do all sorts of things but in practice what are the chances of agreeing on the solution, getting it right and not hitting yet another downside?You won't be alerting anyone to anything with a mouthful of mixed seeds.Comment
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Originally posted by GreenLabel View PostWhich doesn't mean that it isn't possible - the Earth has the capacity, and we have the ability.Comment
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostWhere's the motivation?You won't be alerting anyone to anything with a mouthful of mixed seeds.Comment
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