The Indian rice export ban, the war in Ukraine and El Niño are combining to create a “doom loop” for the world’s poorest people, as staple food prices soar.
The Indian rice export ban, the war in Ukraine and El Niño are combining to create a “doom loop” for the world’s poorest people, as staple food prices soar.
It’s called Malthusianism (after the philosopher Malthus) and, yes, it is a real philosophy.
Sounds like a special form of nihilism…
Sort of. Malthusians believe that disasters which take out large numbers of people help to keep the population in check and are therefore necessary. Obviously a little oversimplified, but that’s about what it boils down to.
Sounds somewhat reasonable and nuts at the same time.
Like some sad people that lost people in a Desaster saying it was for the greater good when in reality its ultimately meaningless.
It’s not an illogical stance; it’s just one that requires you to become less empathetic.