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POPSSome are more equal than others An interesting radio program(me) on the likely impact of inequality in developed countries. These researchers provide background information and discussion on their evidence that inequality is more destructive to society in those economies already well developed. This means that the social advantage of economic inequality, from the utopian 'motivator of innovation and growth' to the cynical 'there but by my listening to my boss go I' is outweighed by the social disadvantage of crime, ill health and the like. Though I would not consider this the last word on the subject, it is a worthy listen to, despite the odd and off putting affect that such discussion seems to instill in our brothers and sisters on that little island over there called Britain.
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POPSDanger: Demographic Change Approaching But its focus on the developed world sometimes causes it to downplay the serious economic, socio-political, environmental, and security challenges posed by high population growth in developing countries—and by a global population that is expected to top 9 billion by 2050.
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POPSWhy a Flat Earth? We are the minority, the followers of lies being the majority, and we gladly accept our burden... On the internet one can always find some piece of information that will support one's own belief. Whether that piece of information is factual or not, well...