I’m not even convinced there really are that many people anyways. If these governments claim they have more people than they do, it acts as a cover for corruption (just like we’ve seen during the election.) It allows those governments to claim and demand more taxes and freedoms. It also has the effect of dispiriting other peoples of the world. For instance, we sit on our couches and worry that China will replace us all, turning us subconsciously depressed and disinterested.
I’m not even convinced there really are that many people anyways. If these governments claim they have more people than they do, it acts as a cover for corruption (just like we’ve seen during the election.) It allows those governments to claim and demand more taxes and freedoms. It also has the effect of dispiriting other peoples of the world. For instance, we sit on our couches and worry that China will replace us all, turning us subconsciously depressed and disinterested.