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0 pointsthw_9a83c6mo ago0 comments

I don't see developed countries to have a "rapidly increasing population" problem.

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Practically the whole planet is experiencing population decline now. The poster you're replying to is basing his argument on an obsolete worldview.

Yeah, it felt like we went from 7B to 8B really quickly, but I guess it's over now.

jf226mo ago

This isn't accurate. Birth rates are declining but population is still increasing in most countries.

Birth rates are of course the only thing which matters. If your car runs out of gas, it will still roll for a small stretch, but it is irrelevant.

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Practically the whole planet is experiencing population decline now. The poster you're replying to is basing his argument on an obsolete worldview.

Yeah, it felt like we went from 7B to 8B really quickly, but I guess it's over now.

jf226mo ago

This isn't accurate. Birth rates are declining but population is still increasing in most countries.

Birth rates are of course the only thing which matters. If your car runs out of gas, it will still roll for a small stretch, but it is irrelevant.

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