[rmrfstar]

This assumption that countries need population growth is insane. Humans are not bacteria, we should not pursue endless population growth. What we need is serious investments in technology to make elder care easier.

[albertgoeswoof]

What are we if not bigger bacteria?

[ben_w]

Brains with the tech to directly modify our DNA [0] with a deliberate plan in mind and not just following the slow gradient descent of evolution.

[0] technically, if not legally or morally

[jmnicolas]

What happens when the bacteria eats all the available food?

[LadyCailin]

Humans, with the ability, if not collective desire, to plan 50-100 years in advance.