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Those theories would imply that the most technically advanced nations should grow the fastest, which is clearly not true. The birth rates in undeveloped countries far surpass those of developed countries. Just compare India and Western Europe. Of course, these theories are obviously simple and ironic observations, with no real backing.
While I'm not a socialist, I think the problem with overpopulation isn't so much that there isn't enough food in the world, but that the food supply is concentrated in too few hands. Not just in terms of "first world countries" vs "third world countries", but also "a despotic government and its supportive aristocracy" vs the country's people.
And please don't cry to me, "Then why don't you give up your steak, you commie!" I'm not advocating some sort of food reform. I'm just saying it's hard to believe that there simply isn't enough food when many people eat a lot more than is healthy.
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