The Indian rice export ban, the war in Ukraine and El Niño are combining to create a “doom loop” for the world’s poorest people, as staple food prices soar.

  • Drusas
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    81 year ago

    It’s called Malthusianism (after the philosopher Malthus) and, yes, it is a real philosophy.

      • Drusas
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        51 year ago

        Sort of. Malthusians believe that disasters which take out large numbers of people help to keep the population in check and are therefore necessary. Obviously a little oversimplified, but that’s about what it boils down to.