Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: Is there enough for everyone?
Jul 25, 2025
The podcast dives into the paradox of resource abundance amid global hunger, questioning why we can't feed everyone despite ample food production. It explores the urgent global water crisis affecting billions, and the ethical dilemmas of resource distribution. Listeners are engaged in discussions about sustainability, societal needs, and the impact of technology on resource management. The hosts tackle the complexities of population growth, health crises, and the moral aspects of sharing resources, all while blending humor with serious insights.
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Enough Food Is Produced Globally
- The world produces 1.5 times more food than needed to feed everyone today.
- Food scarcity is a problem of distribution, not production.
Clean Water Access Lags Behind
- Over 2 billion people lack immediate access to clean drinking water at home.
- Water scarcity is a growing crisis expected to worsen by 2050.
Food Usage Fuels Hunger Crisis
- Food often goes to livestock or biofuels rather than starving people.
- Food waste and economic interests cause hunger despite abundance.