MIT Predicted Society Will Collapse in 2040. Research Shows We're on Schedule

Re:MIT Predicted Society Will Collapse in 2040. Research Sho... by austincheney on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @02:32PM (#27836612)

According to your article 9 billion is still a safe estimate:

The world population is projected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030, and to increase further to 9.7 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion by 2100. As with any type of projection, there is a degree of uncertainty surrounding these latest population projections. These figures are based on the medium projection variant, which assumes a decline of fertility for countries where large families are still prevalent, as well as a slight increase of fertility in several countries with fewer than two children per woman on average. Survival prospects are also projected to improve in all countries.

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Re:MIT Predicted Society Will Collapse in 2040. Research Sho... by giantg2 on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @02:39PM (#27836690)

Do you have any sources to support your claim?

The quote you give says this is the medium estimate. We would have to know the low and high to know if your estimate is "safe".

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Re:MIT Predicted Society Will Collapse in 2040. Research Sho... by austincheney on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @03:02PM (#27836982)

I would have to look up source just the same as you. It just comes from various things I have read over the years.

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Re:MIT Predicted Society Will Collapse in 2040. Research Sho... by giantg2 on Wednesday July 14, 2021 @03:19PM (#27837193)

Can you show that source. I don't see one.

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