> We already have hints from various nations who have tried to control populations, with evidence of detrimental and unintended side-effects.
Some might argue it did help China. I'm curious what examples you are thinking of (citation) besides obvious genocide and murdering.
> I am by no means saying there are simple fixes. But immediately jumping to population control is pure lazy thinking.
There is nothing wrong with a nation having sensible mild restrictions or tax relief for taking up less resources. We tax tobacco, liquor and gasoline. Hell red meat should probably be taxed as well (one could argue liquor is not as bad for you as cow and for sure cow is worse on the environment). It doesn't have to be draconian for a mild behavior changes.
As with dietary weight loss real changes can be made with out being that innovative or being that extreme. Some might even say the lazy (your word) thing is reaching for the latest panacea instead of being disciplined and/or consistent.
BTW in nature many animals deal with population control with given limited resources (some nasty and some just not producing as much offspring). Probably a genetic trait to avoid extinction.
Some might argue it did help China. I'm curious what examples you are thinking of (citation) besides obvious genocide and murdering.
> I am by no means saying there are simple fixes. But immediately jumping to population control is pure lazy thinking.
There is nothing wrong with a nation having sensible mild restrictions or tax relief for taking up less resources. We tax tobacco, liquor and gasoline. Hell red meat should probably be taxed as well (one could argue liquor is not as bad for you as cow and for sure cow is worse on the environment). It doesn't have to be draconian for a mild behavior changes.
As with dietary weight loss real changes can be made with out being that innovative or being that extreme. Some might even say the lazy (your word) thing is reaching for the latest panacea instead of being disciplined and/or consistent.
BTW in nature many animals deal with population control with given limited resources (some nasty and some just not producing as much offspring). Probably a genetic trait to avoid extinction.