Seven billion people.......that's a lot of humanity all crammed onto the surface of the planet we call Earth. The earth's population is poised to hit the seven-billion mark within the next twenty-four hours, according to world population scientists. The experts just do not know where the landmark will be reached. Actually, how they will know is what piques my interest.
So, what is the earth to do with seven billion of us? Perhaps the greater question is: What is the earth to do with the next billion. This is really a sticky and prickly question because unless we expand our livable environment to new horizons or we severely control population growth, the earth is left with the idea of dwindling and/or non-existent natural resources with which to support life as we now know it.
Medical science continues to advance to the next level and, along with researchers, fuels progress that enables us humans to live longer and longer. What is the answer?
I have long held that there are certain products that we currently have access to that can solve most population-density control issues. I'm not quite sure how, but I know that by increasing the use of Rubbermaid, Ziploc and 3M products, plus anything that H.C. Johnson - a family company - manufactures, we can communally solve this overcrowding problem. Between Ziploc plastic bags and 3M Duct tape, we should be able to build whole communities, plus divert natural resources to places in need.
I am not worried. I have enough hot chocolate and ramen noodles in my pantry to hole up for years. Add in the number of chewing gum packets I just discovered last week and I might be able to support the next generation.
Seven-billion-and-one? Bring it (him or her) on!
Ancora imparo
