Did you know that overpopulation is a myth? We actually already have enough resources and more for everyone to live on the Earth, but billionaires and corporations are hoarding or blocking access to them. Billionaires now hold more wealth than 60% of the world’s population, and corporate food waste alone could solve world hunger four times over. Insisting that the existence of other human lives is a problem that needs solving leads to dehumanizing policies.
For further reading, please check out these links:
On “overpopulation” :
https://aeon.co/ideas/the-earths-carrying-capacity-for-human-life-is-not-fixed
On “the tragedy of the commons” :
https://aeon.co/essays/the-tragedy-of-the-commons-is-a-false-and-dangerous-myth
For a deeper dive into the topic, this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMbvtmb79N0
Image description: the characters Patty O’Green from Rainbow Brite and Orange Blossom from Strawberry Shortcake, surrounded by rainbow pastel clouds, green crystals, and fresh oranges, are redistributing resources back into their community. Patty O’Green, seated next to her frog companion, is handing green star crystals from a large bag to Orange Blossom, who is standing with arm outstretched. A broken safe full of green star crystals is in the background. Text reads “Sharing is Caring – there is enough for everyone!”
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