This increase is probably a bad thing. Its good in terms of all the people who got to live and be fed to be sure. However now we are dependent on an unsustainable food generating system. Any hiccup in that system could spell disaster for millions. But, be it as it may, everyone should be thankful for the plentiful food we do have. I made a conscious decision with my partner to have less kids than our parents did. I hope others think or thought the same. Yeah this trend is definitely not sustainable.