Population, when unchecked, increases in a geometrical ratio.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Thomas Malthus, suggests that when the population is left to grow without any constraints, it multiplies at an exponential rate. In simple terms, the rate of population growth accelerates over time. Malthus used this observation to argue that if population growth is not controlled, it will eventually surpass the available resources, leading to negative consequences such as famine, poverty, and conflict. Thus, he advocated for population control measures to avoid the potentially devastating impacts of unchecked population growth.

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