In 1968, Paul Erlich published The Population Bomb, predicting coming famine and mass death. Erlich's predictions didn't pan out but his ideas launched a debate still raging today. Learn all about it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stuff-you-should-know--6801274/support.