[immibis]

We increase the human population by another 100x in the never-ending quest to increase GDP, then we run out of resources and die. Dolphins become the most intelligent life on the planet.

[bluGill]

Population is on track to peak and start declining around 2050

[immibis]

That trend is the one thing that may still save us, but don't worry, they'll find a way to prevent that, because a decreasing population also decreases GDP and the stock market, and we can't have that.

[pas]

nah. GDP growth can continue even with a fixed number of people. it'll just need more energy and more capital goods.

[notyourday]

> We increase the human population by another 100x in the never-ending quest to increase GDP, then we run out of resources and die.

As Musk likes to point out, Japan already has adult diapers outselling baby diapers. I don't think running out of resources is a risk.

[hardlianotion]

What dolphins?

[dopidopHN]

Fine, rats if dolphin are gone

[lordnacho]

Rats are sharing a boat with us, they'll work mighty hard to make sure we don't go.

[spongeb00b]

"Thanks for all the fish"