World estimated to hit 7 billion people in less then a week
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[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;32976480]That is a horrible and atrocious idea and you should feel bad.
[editline]26th October 2011[/editline]
Yeah... that is not true at all.[/QUOTE]
You're right, that's an awful and inhumane idea and I hope to god it never comes down to that, but within the next 50 to 100-200 years I think we will be seriously close to the Earth's population limit as far as humans go. That is unless "something" happens to seriously drop our population size, which I'm sure that "something" is well on it's way, whatever that may be.
[QUOTE=LSK;33003613]You're right, that's an awful and inhumane idea and I hope to god it never comes down to that, but within the next 50 to 100-200 years I think we will be seriously close to the Earth's population limit as far as humans go. That is unless "something" happens to seriously drop our population size, which I'm sure that "something" is well on it's way, whatever that may be.[/QUOTE]
that's dumb
there is sooooo much unused land
[QUOTE=Sottalytober;33003764]that's dumb
there is sooooo much unused land[/QUOTE]
It's not really the land, it's the resources and what we're doing to the Earth itself.
[QUOTE=LSK;33003800]It's not really the land, it's the resources and what we're doing to the Earth itself.[/QUOTE]
we have plenty of oil for the next 20 or so years until we get reusable fuels and the earth look fine to me
[QUOTE=Atlascore;33003861]It's not just about Oil, there's only so much metal and other resources on this planet.[/QUOTE]
dear god you people worry to much
we're fineeeee
[QUOTE]With planning and the right investments in people now ... our world of 7 billion can have thriving, sustainable cities, productive labor forces that can fuel economic growth, youth populations that contribute to the well-being of economies and societies, and a generation of older people who are healthy and actively engaged in the social and economic affairs of their communities[/QUOTE]
Hahah, yeah, right.
Overpopulation, at some point, must become a problem. Given that:
1. If left unrestricted, population growth is exponential. Think of multiplying bacteria, each one splits into two new organisms. This is similar to humans, where each women will have a children, and her children will have children, etc. World population growth is currently at [url=http://www.google.co.uk/publicdata/explore?ds=d5bncppjof8f9_&met_y=sp_pop_grow&tdim=true&dl=en&hl=en&q=world+population+growth+rate]1.2% per year[/url]. Assuming that is constant (it isn't, but for the sake of example), the world population will double roughly every 58 years.
2. There are a limited amount of resources in the world. Literally speaking, there is only so much land, you cannot produce an infinite amount of food and electricity and so on. The Earth is essentially a closed system, with the only input being the energy from the Sun, of which we receive at a limited rate.
Given these two ideas, it is clear that it is impossible for growth to continue unhindered. One way or another, population WILL level out - an ever expanding population would require an ever expanding amount of food, water, shelter, etc, and that is simply possible to obtain. Sure, we may disagree on what this stable limit is, but we can't kid ourselves into thinking it will never happen. The Earth can only support so many people, and exponential growth makes populations grow stupidly large in short time frames.
[QUOTE=X-Neon;33005098]Overpopulation, at some point, must become a problem. Given that:
1. If left unrestricted, population growth is exponential. Think of multiplying bacteria, each one splits into two new organisms. This is similar to humans, where each women will have a children, and her children will have children, etc. World population growth is currently at [url=http://www.google.co.uk/publicdata/explore?ds=d5bncppjof8f9_&met_y=sp_pop_grow&tdim=true&dl=en&hl=en&q=world+population+growth+rate]1.2% per year[/url]. Assuming that is constant (it isn't, but for the sake of example), the world population will double roughly every 58 years.
2. There are a limited amount of resources in the world. Literally speaking, there is only so much land, you cannot produce an infinite amount of food and electricity and so on. The Earth is essentially a closed system, with the only input being the energy from the Sun, of which we receive at a limited rate.
Given these two ideas, it is clear that it is impossible for growth to continue unhindered. One way or another, population WILL level out - an ever expanding population would require an ever expanding amount of food, water, shelter, etc, and that is simply possible to obtain. Sure, we may disagree on what this stable limit is, but we can't kid ourselves into thinking it will never happen. The Earth can only support so many people, and exponential growth makes populations grow stupidly large in short time frames.[/QUOTE]
There's no helping it either, humans are hard-wired to fuck like bunny rabbits, and mating season starts January 1st and ends December 31st.
Add in the fact that medical technology further unbalances the birth/death ratio, population is going to continue to sky-rocket until there's mass starvation, and the planet will be barren as hell by then.
Yeah.
Overpopulation is the root of all of the world's problems but no one will admit it, or do anything about it.
Bitches should come and live in Australia, we're a massive as fuck country with only around 25 million people, I'm sure many countries are the same if not similar.
[QUOTE=X-Neon;33005098]Overpopulation, at some point, must become a problem. Given that:
1. If left unrestricted, population growth is exponential. Think of multiplying bacteria, each one splits into two new organisms. This is similar to humans, where each women will have a children, and her children will have children, etc. World population growth is currently at [url=http://www.google.co.uk/publicdata/explore?ds=d5bncppjof8f9_&met_y=sp_pop_grow&tdim=true&dl=en&hl=en&q=world+population+growth+rate]1.2% per year[/url]. Assuming that is constant (it isn't, but for the sake of example), the world population will double roughly every 58 years.
2. There are a limited amount of resources in the world. Literally speaking, there is only so much land, you cannot produce an infinite amount of food and electricity and so on. The Earth is essentially a closed system, with the only input being the energy from the Sun, of which we receive at a limited rate.
Given these two ideas, it is clear that it is impossible for growth to continue unhindered. One way or another, population WILL level out - an ever expanding population would require an ever expanding amount of food, water, shelter, etc, and that is simply possible to obtain. Sure, we may disagree on what this stable limit is, but we can't kid ourselves into thinking it will never happen. The Earth can only support so many people, and exponential growth makes populations grow stupidly large in short time frames.[/QUOTE]
It's pretty simple what'll happen.
Population will grow. It'll be too large with two few resources. Nations trying to get the last resources for their people will invade and attack those who haven't. World war will occur and millions will die, decreasing population. With nuclear technology, it'll be relatively quick to kill off a good sized piece of humanity. Then when all is said and done, there will be less people and enough resources.
Then first contact will be made with the Vulcans.
I don't get why people say 1 child per person.
If every couple (That is 2 people) had two children then each generation one child would be born to every parent. Each person would only have a single child. Anything more would be growth and anything less would be a decrease
[QUOTE=Sweet_Water;32991574]1. Africa is a continent, not a country. Above that, this is a poor argument.
2. Distribution of food from the government is the problem, which is why we "can't feed those who are already here".
3. Malthus was largely incorrect, but you may have already known that because "we have the resources". The rest of your post is just stupid.
Actually, no. The demographic transition tells me you have no idea what you're talking about. An increasing amount of countries are getting access to family planning and contraception, although you may have not been aware of that because I don't assume you've ever actually studied anything about this topic. If each family has only two children, the population should stabilize around 9 billion people.[/QUOTE]
I hate to say I told you so, but the population is going to exceed 9 Billion like nobody's business, and within the lifetime of people at around 48ish years old and under
[QUOTE=TheTalon;33007999]I hate to say I told you so, but the population is going to exceed 9 Billion like nobody's business, and within the lifetime of people at around 48ish years old and under[/QUOTE]
How can you 'tell him so' over something that has not even happened.
[QUOTE=Sottalytober;33003922]dear god you people worry to much
we're fineeeee[/QUOTE]
I'm not worried, I'm simply stating a fact.
[QUOTE=X-Neon;33005098]Overpopulation, at some point, must become a problem. Given that:
1. If left unrestricted, population growth is exponential. Think of multiplying bacteria, each one splits into two new organisms. This is similar to humans, where each women will have a children, and her children will have children, etc. World population growth is currently at [url=http://www.google.co.uk/publicdata/explore?ds=d5bncppjof8f9_&met_y=sp_pop_grow&tdim=true&dl=en&hl=en&q=world+population+growth+rate]1.2% per year[/url]. Assuming that is constant (it isn't, but for the sake of example), the world population will double roughly every 58 years.
2. There are a limited amount of resources in the world. Literally speaking, there is only so much land, you cannot produce an infinite amount of food and electricity and so on. The Earth is essentially a closed system, with the only input being the energy from the Sun, of which we receive at a limited rate.
Given these two ideas, it is clear that it is impossible for growth to continue unhindered. One way or another, population WILL level out - an ever expanding population would require an ever expanding amount of food, water, shelter, etc, and that is simply possible to obtain. Sure, we may disagree on what this stable limit is, but we can't kid ourselves into thinking it will never happen. The Earth can only support so many people, and exponential growth makes populations grow stupidly large in short time frames.[/QUOTE]
gee! it's a good thing it's predicted by anyone that matters that the population will level off relatively soon.
[QUOTE=Lazor;33018231]gee! it's a good thing it's predicted by anyone that matters that the population will level off relatively soon.[/QUOTE]
Exactly my point.
[QUOTE=Lazor;33018231]gee! it's a good thing it's predicted by anyone that matters that the population will level off relatively soon.[/QUOTE]
It's a little something called the demographic transition. Many LDCs are in stage 2 right now, which is a period of high growth, and most MDCs are in stage 3 or 4, which are periods of moderate~low growth. Once the majority of those LDCs get up to speed and reach stage 3 the population should start leveling off nicely. This is something you learn pretty early on in the study of demography and human geography.
AND YET I STILL CAN'T FIND A SPOUSE
Besides, if the principle of demographic transition should happen to not apply for some reason, there will come a point when people will start dying off in such numbers due to starvation/conflict/lack of medical supplies that population growth reaches a plateau.
6 999 699 506 people on earth now.
Limits on how many children a couple can have would be a huge step backward to personal freedoms. It might be difficult, but there has to be anther solution.
Also, 666 post.
[QUOTE=Snake7;33023545]Limits on how many children a couple can have would be a huge step backward to personal freedoms. It might be difficult, but there has to be anther solution.
Also, 666 post.[/QUOTE]
As living standards increase birthrates falls dramatically.
[QUOTE=Snake7;33023545]there has to be anther solution.
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Free condoms everywhere and increasing the standard of living in third world countries.
I love that the counter only goes upwards, like no one ever dies, ever.
[QUOTE=X-Neon;33005098]Assuming that is constant (it isn't, but for the sake of example), the world population will double roughly every 58 years.
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Crazy to think about. When I'm 76 years old there will be around 14 billion people on the planet.
[QUOTE=NoDachi;32990939]Erm you do realise that fertility rates are falling steadily?[/QUOTE]
Mostly in advanced, European counties, though.
[QUOTE=IQ-Guldfisk;33052634]I love that the counter only goes upwards, like no one ever dies, ever.[/QUOTE]For every 1 that dies X is born to replace it. pretty sure that was said in this thread or in a similar one
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