Zogfrog

Current projections of population growth are absolutely ridiculous. Africa - where tens of millions already rely on food aid for nourishment - is expected to double it’s population between now and 2050, from 1.25 billion to 2.5 billion people.

I understand there is momentum to fertility levels but clearly the number of deaths caused by famine / extreme weather events is wildly underestimated.

What is your prediction?

Edit: People are getting the wrong idea, of course Africans are not the problem. Their GHG emissions are very low compared to my countrymen for instance. I used Africa as an example because it’s the most ob

Imagine a rapid societal collapse in Western countries, what’s the best place to be?

Most people seem to think cities are the worst choice, but living completely alone could be even more dangerous. An isolated house could easily be taken over by a small group. A cabin in the woods would be exposed to wildfires. It seems to me a small town or a village would be the better option (mutual aid, bartering, etc).

What about altitude ? It’s harder to keep warm in the mountains if the energy production is compromised, but access to clean freshwater would be more plentiful.

What would be the perfect retreat to live out your days peacefully ?