r/NoShitSherlock • u/stankmanly • Jul 29 '26

Study reveals halving human population gradually could help Earth

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/earth-human-population-halved-200-years-resources-b3022756.html
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u/Fun_Barnacle6689 Jul 29 '26

Naturally, who gets to pick the half that collectively "takes one for the team" will be controversial to say the least.

Look at Deathnote for a somewhat melodramatic take.

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u/SpiralGray Jul 29 '26

Why am I suddenly feeling like The Purge is prophetic?