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.
What dolphins?
Fine, rats if dolphin are gone
Rats are sharing a boat with us, they'll work mighty hard to make sure we don't go.
"Thanks for all the fish"
> 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.
Population is on track to peak and start declining around 2050
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.
nah. GDP growth can continue even with a fixed number of people. it'll just need more energy and more capital goods.