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reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:27 PM by Section69

We do not have a population problem. All we need to do is manage our resources differently. We need to make a vested effort to make everything out of durable, long lasting, and recyclable materials. This will ensure that we will not take from the Earth too quickly.

We also need to change how we build cities. Instead of Urban sprawl, we need to build our cities like an organism. We need to plan our food production as well, instead of getting huge plots of land to grow on, we need to figure out how to use our modern technology to create food production in the cities so that even when there is a category 5 hurricane outside, the food production would remain unchanged.

We only have a population crisis if we continue to do things the way we always have. We need to think of new ways to manage our resources and produce goods that do not degrade after less than a year, then all of a sudden we will find that the Earth can hold 30 billion people or more. Is what I'm saying really so unreasonable or unattainable?

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:27 PM by EmVeeFF

Originally posted by Reaper2137
reply to post by kro32

I have done extensive research on this subject and yes it is a problem. Its Part of one of my majors in college.

Buahaha. You are paying a cell of TPTB so they can tell you that there are too many people on the earth?

Maybe you should take a class in something useful, medicine or agricultural science. Help the people of this earth live better instead of getting brainwashed to think we should just "control" the population.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:27 PM by BrianC

reply to post by Reaper2137

Well you take that big gun and save the world one kill at a time. Or, you know, whatever helps you sleep at night.

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reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:28 PM by Reaper2137

Originally posted by TheUniverse
reply to post by Reaper2137

1.) our current population is around nine billion and continues at an exponential rate

I thought it wasn't even 7 billion yet close to it though.

Also over-population isn't a problem that's just the Eugenics propaganda spread around by the elites.

Sorry you are right it is closer to 7 billion my mistake.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:29 PM by TheUniverse

reply to post by Reaper2137

Just because you are to closed minded to see whats happening doesn't mean its not. Here in the United States over population is not a problem yet. Its a problem in non-industrial countries with lack of basic resources and it also doesn't help that the United States has like 5% of the world population and consumes 30% of the world resources.

That's because others do it cheaper because of the outsourcing of jobs...

Exports and Imports

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reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:29 PM by Reaper2137

Once again yes we have enough land, that was in my op. The problem is food not every spot on gods green earth can be farmed.

sooner or later its going to come to not having enough of it. not if but when.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:30 PM by TheUniverse

reply to post by Reaper2137

Hydroponics.

Wikipedia- Hydroponics

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:31 PM by Section69

Originally posted by Reaper2137
Once again yes we have enough land, that was in my op. The problem is food not every spot on gods green earth can be farmed.

sooner or later its going to come to not having enough of it. not if but when.

Why don't we start a colony on Mars? Make other planets the New New World.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:32 PM by EmVeeFF

reply to post by TheUniverse

^yup^

Watch this and tell me food is an issue...

www.youtube.com...

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reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:33 PM by Reaper2137

mwillett.org...

real math people its only a matter of time and No I'm not saying get there by killing any one. just wanted a good debate on Population control.

200,000 more people every day. sure we have the land for them. but resources are going to run thin sooner or later

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:34 PM by BirdOfillOmen

In some ways, I think the overpopulation material people read could be used as propaganda to push some Nazi eugenics agenda. Though we should definitely be concerned. Better to figure this out now than wait until its too late.

The problem isn't really too many people. The problem is that we all depend on large corporations to feed us. We tend to think there's an unlimited supply of food therefore we waste it. Not only that, but the processed food we eat has so many redundant ingredients that could be used in better ways. People need to learn how to be more self-sustaining.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:35 PM by PhysicsAdept

reply to post by Reaper2137

I think it is funny how you post this thread with a picture of a gun next to you

But I do partially agree with you. Large population, though manageable, is unbearable. I think these kind of numbers that the earth can hold is great, but there are still people unable to get food and water all over in the world, America included. Until everyone is taken care of then we should look to reduce the population a little bit. Once, of course, we as a nation (not as potential but as reality) are able to face greater numbers, then by all means let it happen.

A thing that bugs me about this topic in particular though is that the world is a bit overcrowded... with dumb people! They are everywhere! That demographic needs to be taken care of as a whole-- not simply the human element.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:37 PM by Reaper2137

www.ritholtz.com...

www.realtruth.org...

Its not science fiction guys, its happening. I said Hydroponics were a good start but until the price of the tech comes down its not really a valid choice. come on guys think

I'm not advocating killing any one just a fun debate on popular subject.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:39 PM by mileysubet

Originally posted by kro32
reply to post by Reaper2137

There is no population danger and this has been proven many times in different threads on ATS. Do a simple search and you can get the hard numbers of why this isn't an issue.

I call BS on that as well. It has not been "Proven Many Times" on ATS. It has been debated about but not proven.
I cant understand how people don't see the population issue, seems pretty obvious to me....but who I am I to say.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:39 PM by Reaper2137

Originally posted by PhysicsAdept
reply to post by Reaper2137

I think it is funny how you post this thread with a picture of a gun next to you

But I do partially agree with you. Large population, though manageable, is unbearable. I think these kind of numbers that the earth can hold is great, but there are still people unable to get food and water all over in the world, America included. Until everyone is taken care of then we should look to reduce the population a little bit. Once, of course, we as a nation (not as potential but as reality) are able to face greater numbers, then by all means let it happen.

A thing that bugs me about this topic in particular though is that the world is a bit overcrowded... with dumb people! They are everywhere! That demographic needs to be taken care of as a whole-- not simply the human element.

That was an M-107 50.Cal sniper Rifle and my best friend and that is me checking the scope.

People like to blame TPTB like its some kind of plot problem for them is its not going to effect us.

Its going to effect our children big time.

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:42 PM by Ray1850

reply to post by Reaper2137

Right on, I like the way you think. Good post

reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:44 PM by TheUniverse

reply to post by Reaper2137

I think the Earth can probably sustain 10 -100 times more humans than are currently on Earth.

Through technology we will progress.

And through technology and sustainability and efficiency. It is possible.

reply to post by EmVeeFF

Thanks for posting the link about the food thing...

1 million pounds of food grown on 3 acres ,10,000 fish 500 yards compost.

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reply posted on 25-7-2011 @ 11:44 PM by Skywatcher2011

reply to post by Reaper2137

So...which population do you suggest goes first?