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Old 11-22-2012, 04:33 PM   #76 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
The problem there is that a growing (or a stable but large) population reduces living standards by the very fact of its existence. There simply isn't enough area on the planet for everyone to enjoy an adequate amount of open space, so the majority must be forced/persuaded to live crowded together in cities.
Famous "fact" from my youth is that everyone on Earth can fit onto the Isle of White



So, how would you deal with population growth ?
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