> > > i think it is already too late, considering > humanity's greed, and lack of foresight.
> >Could be. I had a heck of a time getting a statistically significant > >r-squared with a 4th order curve fit to the modified Malthus > >equation, particularly with the stiffness of the inverse-greed parameter. it's not just about population demographics; it is about large carbon footprints due to capitalism, greed, and materialism. western populations are probably one of the worse offenders, but the asian countries are rapidly catching up with our model. more and more people are starting to curb their voracious appetites, largely due to economic conditions. corporations that feed the greed are also starting to feel the effect, but increased demand and decreased supply still create increased profit. jon _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l