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An economist says most global population growth estimates are far too high, the data shows population peaking around 2060, and at 2.2 the global fertility rate may already be below replacement rate (fasterplease.substack.com)

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[–] owen 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why is it scary? Doesn't it just mean more resources/person?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That means there will be less people to operate critical infrastructure. There will be a bunch of old people but very few young health people.

[–] owen 1 points 1 year ago

Frankly, I think that's nothing compared to the risks associated with our current infinite growth model. That's a problem that would sort itself out after a few generations of increased suffering.