I grew up in the 60's and 70's, I remember all the overpopulation scenario's that were prevalent in the media and sometimes even in education or at the time even so-called experts predicting the new "ice age" and the demise of humankind. Reminds me of a movie from the 70's starring Charlton Heston called Soylent Green, pretty sure that was inspired or motivated by the supposed shortage of food/overpopulation. There is enough food thrown out everyday in every corner of society in the US that could probably feed most of the rest of the world.
L. ReyesDecember 30, 2025
Great and thorough review. Sounds like this book brings hope in a time of too much pessimism.
DumaDecember 30, 2025
Thanks for sharing this. "For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare ..." "... Any man [may] take of the abundance ..." (Doctrine and Covenants 104:17-18)
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Corey D.January 4, 2026
I grew up in the 60's and 70's, I remember all the overpopulation scenario's that were prevalent in the media and sometimes even in education or at the time even so-called experts predicting the new "ice age" and the demise of humankind. Reminds me of a movie from the 70's starring Charlton Heston called Soylent Green, pretty sure that was inspired or motivated by the supposed shortage of food/overpopulation. There is enough food thrown out everyday in every corner of society in the US that could probably feed most of the rest of the world.
L. ReyesDecember 30, 2025
Great and thorough review. Sounds like this book brings hope in a time of too much pessimism.
DumaDecember 30, 2025
Thanks for sharing this. "For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare ..." "... Any man [may] take of the abundance ..." (Doctrine and Covenants 104:17-18)
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