8 Billion and Counting

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Naked Reflections, from the Naked Scientists

The Woolf Institute

144 episodes

9 months ago

Reflecting on recent science news stories and current events, authoritative thinkers unpack the implications for society. Naked Reflections is chaired by Ed Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute, Cambridge.

Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality,

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Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality,

8 Billion and Counting

Naked Reflections, from the Naked Scientists

28 minutes 26 seconds

2 years ago

8 Billion and Counting

The United Nations recently announced that by their estimate World population passed the 8 billion mark in November 2022. World population is predicted to continue growing, peaking at just over 10 billion in the 2080s. Is this too high a number and if so what should we do about it? Abdallah Rothman and Ed Kessler reflect ... Like this podcast? Please help us by writing a review