"Human population grows exponentially, like compound interest in a bank account, but farm output rises at a slower, arithmetic rate; [...]
@chrisjenx Interesting. I think the quote is old so probably reflects a less technological time. (Malthus died in 1834.)
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@sebinsua ahh OK. We face similar problems but understand enough now that we can start fixing them, common being wastage and malnutrition -
@chrisjenx Yes. I think hundreds of years back quantity was an issue - now it's probably that food distribution is broken by design. - 5 more replies
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