That chart on human demographic transition is so important for students (and many adults) because 1) it clarifies the difference between the levels and the growth rates; 2) It tells us that we've been living in very unusual times since at least the 'hinge of history' (to use your phrase); 3) says that unless the growth rates jumps again,…
That chart on human demographic transition is so important for students (and many adults) because 1) it clarifies the difference between the levels and the growth rates; 2) It tells us that we've been living in very unusual times since at least the 'hinge of history' (to use your phrase); 3) says that unless the growth rates jumps again, the future may become even more unusual, especially if a future level returns to the level in, say, circa 1800. One has to wonder what that means, especially if we have somehow misunderstood the past.
That chart on human demographic transition is so important for students (and many adults) because 1) it clarifies the difference between the levels and the growth rates; 2) It tells us that we've been living in very unusual times since at least the 'hinge of history' (to use your phrase); 3) says that unless the growth rates jumps again, the future may become even more unusual, especially if a future level returns to the level in, say, circa 1800. One has to wonder what that means, especially if we have somehow misunderstood the past.