"Human population grows exponentially, like compound interest in a bank account, but farm output rises at a slower, arithmetic rate; [...]
the result, human population will inevitably and repeatedly outstrip its food supply." Malthus
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@sebinsua actually that's not accurate, more like if we continue being wasteful. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/11/12/opinion/dont-ask-how-to-feed-the-9-billion.html … -
@chrisjenx Interesting. I think the quote is old so probably reflects a less technological time. (Malthus died in 1834.) - 7 more replies
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