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So, aside from the doomsday subject matter of the article I thought the commentary was interesting and worth sharing. Especially in light of the possibility of some sort of mega-catastrophe that we could never really be fully prepared for.
Having said that, from what I understand, 200 million out of 7 billion may not have such a resounding impact. However 200 million Americans would affect the entire world??
That's insane.
Originally posted by starseedflower
reply to post by lynn112
...not heartless, just realistic and conscious with regards to resource consumption and its impact on our planet ...and yes I have news for you: the US is a country on this planet....I can live with people lacking basic numerical skills, responsible behaviour as long as they do not get to become patronizing wannabe decision-makers and impact the lives of everybody else on this tiny nut-shell floating through endless space, take care and peace.
Originally posted by stupid girl
reply to post by Condemned0625
Okay.
Well, thanks for sharing...I guess...
Originally posted by 08051962
Originally posted by stupid girl
reply to post by Condemned0625
Okay.
Well, thanks for sharing...I guess...
Note her username. How appropriate.
Like it's something to brag about.
Originally posted by 08051962
Originally posted by 08051962
Originally posted by stupid girl
reply to post by Condemned0625
Okay.
Well, thanks for sharing...I guess...
Note her username. How appropriate.
Like it's something to brag about.
I mean Condemned..
Originally posted by Kandinsky
reply to post by stupid girl
Although I think it's too much *what if* and very little substance, it's still an interesting question.
If there were 200 million fewer people in the Middle East, I'd imagine a big change in global politics and US foreign policy would exploit the vulnerability. The same in China or Russia wouldn't generate as big a change, but would potentially diminish some of their power and less powerful Russia or China could have a knock-on effect of global instability.
Economic outcomes are not certain as China plays a massive part in the costs of living in the West. Let's say their manufacturing capacity took a hit? The cost of living would rise in the West. 20% less population in India would see a similar rise in the cost of living in the West as we'd pay more for clothing, fruit and vegetables.
Impact on climate change might occur as manufacturing capacity, consumerism and energy needs would be slightly less. A decrease in pollution (flights, manufacturing, heating, cars etc) could generate short-term effects on weather patterns too.
Spread around the world, it's about 1 in 350 *missing.* This mightn't have a noticeable effect on anything other than an emotional level - people would mourn. It would have a massive cultural impact, but I'm not sure it would cause any significant physical, environmental effects.
BTW - the Shaanxi earthquake is enough to make anyone get a small cold-sweat. Nearly a million lives destroyed in hours. Shocking stuff.
Originally posted by stupid girl
Originally posted by 08051962
Originally posted by 08051962
Originally posted by stupid girl
reply to post by Condemned0625
Okay.
Well, thanks for sharing...I guess...
Note her username. How appropriate.
Like it's something to brag about.
I mean Condemned..
ha haa ha, at first I was like, "Wait....what?"
Having said that, from what I understand, 200 million out of 7 billion may not have such a resounding impact. However 200 million Americans would affect the entire world??
That's insane.
Originally posted by Condemned0625
200 million less christians would make me very happy. I would feel the need to throw a party if it happened.