The Population Bomb?
- Episode aired May 31, 2015
The 1960's saw a concern in overpopulation, underscored in 1968 with the release of Paul Ehrlich's best-selling novel, "The Population Bomb". It had Americans worried about impending doom ba... Read allThe 1960's saw a concern in overpopulation, underscored in 1968 with the release of Paul Ehrlich's best-selling novel, "The Population Bomb". It had Americans worried about impending doom based off of an untenable population boom. But what happened to this prediction? The results... Read allThe 1960's saw a concern in overpopulation, underscored in 1968 with the release of Paul Ehrlich's best-selling novel, "The Population Bomb". It had Americans worried about impending doom based off of an untenable population boom. But what happened to this prediction? The results showcased the flaws in prediction and the adaptability of the human race.