The above is a common refrain, but there is no reason to accept it in anything other than the light of the fake optimism that "the city is about to turn the corner."
Capitalism is hailed in textbooks everywhere as the driving force of civilization, and capitalism requires more and more consumers.
Birth rate is not fixed and can change any time. To be told, the population will stop increasing means that nothing has to be done about population control. Actually, it's a great excuse--for those that wish to do nothing to help future generations or the planet.
Hello Juan, I don't believe Iceland is a member of the EU (although it has applied). The present right-wing gov't was thinking of withdrawing, but switched to a having a referendum (which hasn't been held yet).
A link: http://www.euractiv.com/sections/enlargement/iceland-postpones-withdrawal-eu-application-302077
Cheers, --Chet
Brilliant writing. Thank you.
Excellent job in summing the unfortunate situation, Juan.
"But the world population will level off in 2050"
The above is a common refrain, but there is no reason to accept it in anything other than the light of the fake optimism that "the city is about to turn the corner."
Capitalism is hailed in textbooks everywhere as the driving force of civilization, and capitalism requires more and more consumers.
Birth rate is not fixed and can change any time. To be told, the population will stop increasing means that nothing has to be done about population control. Actually, it's a great excuse--for those that wish to do nothing to help future generations or the planet.
You're better than you know. Six, not five (point 3 is repeated twice).
Whatever the number, thank you for another excellent posting.