Comments on: Infographic video: 200 countries over 200 years

By: TomasF

TomasF — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:07:03 +0000

In response to Dr. James Lazell, the world as it is today might indeed be a ponzi scheme. But the data tell us that the only way to stop population growth, maybe even reach negative global population growth, is improved economy and health for the poorest. Or, to be exact, reduced child mortality. Reduced child mortality directly affects reduction in population growth. There’s plenty of data supporting this, and again Hans Rosling explains it best and most entertainingly:
http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_on_global_population_growth.html

The hard facts are towards the end. Recommended.

By: Ashraf Ali

Ashraf Ali — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:06:24 +0000

Pretty neat eh?

By: Dr. James Lazell

Dr. James Lazell — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:43:05 +0000

Great presentation, but it’s all a Ponzi Scheme. We are already overpopulated beyond hope of long-term sustainability, and our populations are exploding. Without population control and decrease soon we are lost.

By: TM Surratt

TM Surratt — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:32:44 +0000

Remarkable visualization. Thanks for putting this up for us to see John. Have a great weekend.

By: Jim Monaco

Jim Monaco — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:50:43 +0000

Fantastic.
My job at the present is helping faculty and students to make these kinds of things; thanks for the example John!