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The Possibility of Human Extinction w/ Samo Burja

"Moment of Zen"

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Population Projections: Questioning the Estimates

Future global population estimates may be overly optimistic, with projections suggesting that the total could peak slightly above 9 billion by the end of the century. Factors impacting these estimates include potential underreporting in various countries, such as Nigeria, where states have incentives to exaggerate population figures for financial gain, leading to inflated growth rates. Similarly, in China, past policies may have resulted in misleading fertility statistics being reported, as the effects of the one-child policy could continue to obscure accurate population data. Thus, the current figures could reflect an exaggerated understanding of population growth across different regions.

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