What Happens When the Oil Runs Out?

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Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa

You do realize most of the nations of Western Europe and developed world are not having enough kids even to replace themselves? The only reason most nations are growing at all is massive influxes of immigrants from places like India, the Middle East and all of THOSE people within a generation will likely do what we are doing. Not have enough kids to replace themselves....
Technology and democracy in First world nations are bringing the planet population control, the problem is poorer nations are going to have lots of kids because if you are farming in a low tech manner, you need workers...hence all the kids.

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Yes we know the West is pretty much stable with regards to population growth. But areas like Africa, India etc are ballooning at ridiculous growth rates. I still can't fathom why anyone would want so many bloody kids :crazy:

Basically from a survival point of view you want your offspring to survive you. However when there is a high chance many of them won't make it into adulthood, you want to have more kids as just having 1 or 2 is too risky, as they might not survive.

But the main problem is that this isn't thought about logically, it's ingrained into culture and cultural norms and expectations. So even when infant mortality is low, it takes society a long time to catch up with not having quite as many children.

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Originally Posted by 555-04Q2

I still can't fathom why anyone would want so many bloody kids :crazy:

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I'm not sure those kids are really wanted. They just happen to be born because their parents either are too uneducated to think of contraception or belong to a culture where contraception is forbidden.

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Originally Posted by Rollo

On-Line Electric Vehicle (OLEV)
The OLEV system doesn’t need charging stations because the vehicle is charged wirelessly in real time while running on the road. Since its battery capacity also is reduced to 20% of that of a typical pure electric vehicle, the OLEV is regarded as an enabling technology to speed up the commercialization of electric vehicles.
The OLEV technology was successfully applied and demonstrated in Seoul Grand Park by installing about 400m of power cables on 2.2km circular track and operating an OLEV tram. Furthermore, KAIST Wireless Power Transfer Research Center has decided to launch the electrification projects in Park City, Utah, United States and Kuala Lumpur Airport, Malaysia.

Is this a possible answer to charging station problems with electric cars... don't have any?

Sure, it's going to require a massive investment in infrastructure but it at least addresses the issue of transportabilty of energy.
Clarkson pointed out that the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric, couldn't go very far on a charge but if it was constantly being charged whilst being driven - problem sorted.

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And so it comes to pass ;) BBC News - South Korean road wirelessly recharges OLEV buses

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

I'm not sure those kids are really wanted. They just happen to be born because their parents either are too uneducated to think of contraception or belong to a culture where contraception is forbidden.

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agreed and the previous popes and the vatican have been a big cause to it as well.

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Originally Posted by BleAivano

agreed and the previous popes and the vatican have been a big cause to it as well.

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Were they influent in Africa and India? :confused:

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

Were they influent in Africa and India? :confused:

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Some places in Africa, yes.

Every Sperm is Sacred - YouTube

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Originally Posted by Mark

Basically from a survival point of view you want your offspring to survive you. However when there is a high chance many of them won't make it into adulthood, you want to have more kids as just having 1 or 2 is too risky, as they might not survive.

But the main problem is that this isn't thought about logically, it's ingrained into culture and cultural norms and expectations. So even when infant mortality is low, it takes society a long time to catch up with not having quite as many children.

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Beyond logic and certain cultures I think it's great to have a large family....

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

Were they influent in Africa and India? :confused:

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yes they are/were:
Roman Catholicism in Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catholic Church by country - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia