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Ehrlich's "India" Trip
- Paul Ehrlich's overpopulation concern stemmed from a trip to Delhi.
- He was shocked by the poverty, but failed to consider other factors like war.
Overpopulation: A Bifurcated View
- Ehrlich views overpopulation differently in rich vs. poor countries.
- In poor countries, it's about raw numbers; in rich ones, it's a threat to lifestyles.
Fictional Futures
- Ehrlich's book includes fictional scenarios, including a pandemic and societal collapse.
- A third scenario envisions international cooperation solving the problem.