13 Dec 10
Originally posted by mlpriorthe timing of population growth and death rates would have been different but the ultimate population would be about the same. major shifts in population growth have more to do with antibiotics, fertilizers, hygiene, clean water systems and an and on rather than just one cause of epidemics
I often wonder if the Black Plague had not killed 30% to 60% of the Earth's population at the time (this is an estimate), how much overcrowded would the Earth be right now?
I shudder to think of it.
13 Dec 10
Originally posted by mlpriorWe'd probably be pretty much where we are now. Remember that Earth's human population is not limited by how many of us you can squeeze shoulder-to-shoulder, but rather our ability to feed and water ourselves. In many parts of the world this has already not been the case for a considerable period of time. :'(
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13 Dec 10
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Originally posted by mlpriorIt's like this....
I often wonder if the Black Plague had not killed 30% to 60% of the Earth's population at the time (this is an estimate), how much overcrowded would the Earth be right now?
I shudder to think of it.
If you found 1,000 dollars 6 years ago, do you think you'd have 1,000 dollars more right now?
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13 Dec 10
Originally posted by PhlabibitThat'd all depend on if you were an astute investor. Potenially it could be substantially more or conversely...well you get the picture I'm sure.
It's like this....
If you found 1,000 dollars 6 years ago, do you think you'd have 1,000 dollars more right now?
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13 Dec 10
Originally posted by mlpriorNothing like a good plague or war to weed out the weak but in the end it just makes the stronger stronger. Doesn't this sort of thing happen on a rather regular basis kinda like ice ages and such. Mother Nature has a way of sorting these things doesn't she?
I often wonder if the Black Plague had not killed 30% to 60% of the Earth's population at the time (this is an estimate), how much overcrowded would the Earth be right now?
I shudder to think of it.
