The Man Who Slew Malthus
... and who by doing so "saved more lives than any person who has ever lived," has died at the age of 95 — Norman Borlaug, RIP.
Dr. Christopher Blunt suggests that "the most important by-product of Dr. Borlaug’s green revolution is the shattering of Malthusian theories" but that untimately "he could not recognize the profoundly anti-Malthusian implications of his achievements" — Norman Borlaug, RIP.
"I am sure that many arguments in economics have ended as the Malthusian proponent has been stumped by the simple mention of the name Norman Borlaug," comments Rick Lakin, who acknowledges that "his efforts gave billions the opportunity to live their lives" but hints (hopes?) that "we [may be] finally approaching the Malthusian vindication" — Reflections on the Life of Norman Borlaug - Sept 14.
Dr. Christopher Blunt suggests that "the most important by-product of Dr. Borlaug’s green revolution is the shattering of Malthusian theories" but that untimately "he could not recognize the profoundly anti-Malthusian implications of his achievements" — Norman Borlaug, RIP.
"I am sure that many arguments in economics have ended as the Malthusian proponent has been stumped by the simple mention of the name Norman Borlaug," comments Rick Lakin, who acknowledges that "his efforts gave billions the opportunity to live their lives" but hints (hopes?) that "we [may be] finally approaching the Malthusian vindication" — Reflections on the Life of Norman Borlaug - Sept 14.
Labels: Agriculture, America the Beautiful, Demographics is Destiny, Ecology, Science
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