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.

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    1 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.

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      1 year ago

      Sounds somewhat reasonable and nuts at the same time.

      Like some sad people that lost people in a Desaster saying it was for the greater good when in reality its ultimately meaningless.

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        1 year ago

        It’s not an illogical stance; it’s just one that requires you to become less empathetic.