I think the author is right that comparatively few people have really bent their heads around this. But I am reminded of the Club of Rome studies in the 1970s, when a more Malthusian future seemed inevitable.
Trends don't necessarily continue; very often, they change the circumstance that gave rise to the trend in some way. When populations are half what they are now, housing will likely be cheaper, wages higher, the share of wealth controlled by the elderly lower. Maybe that will change the trend.
Interesting times coming. Not necessarily happy ones, but.
Trends don't necessarily continue; very often, they change the circumstance that gave rise to the trend in some way. When populations are half what they are now, housing will likely be cheaper, wages higher, the share of wealth controlled by the elderly lower. Maybe that will change the trend.
Interesting times coming. Not necessarily happy ones, but.