Scholars have predicted a “population bomb” for centuries. But contemporary researchers know that our population’s growth is slowing and is likely to continue to slow. When exactly? A recent study suggests our population will stabilize around 2050. What forces are driving this population transformation?

thenewgreen:

Nice post, I found it encouraging. Have you seen any of the Hans Rosling TED talks? They're quite good.

It's well apparent that so many of our current societal ills can be curbed and even eradicated by the empowerment of women. I know we've come a long ways in western civilization, but we still have some work to do. Places like Afghanistan, Sudan and the DRC are so incredibly far behind in this sense that it makes me wonder what they'll look like in 50 years from a population standpoint?


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