Population Control: Is THIS How Many People Should Be Alive?

Is the world overcrowded? My guest, Brett Hall, Public educator, technical advisor and host of ToKCast, argues that the world is not overpopulated—more people fuel creativity, spark innovative solutions, strengthen economies, and pave the way for progress. He sees a growing population as humanity’s greatest asset.

I counter that more people stretch resources thin, ignite geopolitical tensions, and jeopardize nature’s delicate balance. With fewer of us, couldn’t we tackle problems more effectively (e.g., imagine solving the Israeli Palestinian problem if only 20 people lived in the region)? Or do complex challenges demand more minds working together?

Brett's channel: @bretthall9080

Chapters
0:00 Trailer
1:14 Peter & Brett’s disagreements
7:45 Population growth vs Overpopulation
15:37 How much population growth is enough
18:30 Why is a higher population good?
21:05 Overpopulation concerns
33:00 Western values & population

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