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Does that Malthusian Belt come in taupe?

Posted on 1 March 12 by Edward

Is Earth full? That’s debatable. The planet has more than 6.8 billion people crawling across its face, which sounds crowded but is difficult – in upper North America – to put into any meaningful perspective. Put another way, if you … Continue reading →

Travels in Amerika: Part I

Posted on 22 January 05 by Edward

Another business trip, another airport complaint – at the airport you can buy a tie, a book, or an inflatable dinosaur; all the perfume, cigarettes, gin and jewelry you can carry, condoms, inflatable toys, and all the daily newspapers except … Continue reading →