A steady or growing population can be a positive influence and a shrinking population can have many problems. The Benefits of a Stable Population Economic Growth and Labor Force More people mean more workers, which can fuel industries, innovation, and service sectors. A steady population helps maintain consistent levels of production and consumption. Consumer Demand More people means greater demand for goods and services, which can stimulate economic growth, creating jobs and fostering innovation. In the long term, this consumption-based . . .
Month: August 2025
The Real Challenges
We have real challenges with Climate Change, Affordable Housing, too many living in poverty, labor shortages, and immigration reform. Don’t forget the murky future with AI coming on strong. The president has a lot of power but theoretically so do the voters. We should demand that the important issues are the ones worked on. The following, not needed: The following, need attention: Poverty: The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) for 2023 according to Congress.gov indicates a US poverty rate of 12.9%, . . .
Choking on Our Dust
As we gasp for clean air here in Chicago in the middle of summer it is hard not to think about lemmings jumping off the cliff. But, according to AI: Lemmings are small, stout-bodied rodents known for their short legs, stumpy tails, and distinctive, dense fur. While they are often associated with mass suicidal migrations off cliffs, this is a myth perpetuated by Disney in the 1950s. Maybe we can learn from the lemmings? We have the human condition called . . .