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'''World population''' is the numerical count of the living population of [[Homo sapiens]] on or near the surface of [[Earth]]. Some people display [[foresight]] and express concerns about the [[future]] of humanity and the long-term stabilization of the population count. Other concerns include the rate of consumption of renewable and non-renewable [[resource]]s both artificial and natural.  An often-cited example concern for sustainability and a currently-depleted resource is, compared to as recently as 1950, the depleted status of many ocean fisheries that seem to be due to practices that are referred to as "overfishing". Such demonstrated phenomena suggest that, given the current [[technology]], the Earth has a finite carrying capacity for humanity. There is uncertainty as to how quickly future technology developments will increase that capacity. Such notions may require [[benevolence]] for the benefit of far-distant future generations of humanity. Some support the controversial notion that some form of [[population control]] measures are becoming appropriate for many or most nations.

'''World population''' is the numerical count of the living population of [[Homo sapiens]] on or near the surface of [[Earth]]. Some people display [[foresight]] and express concerns about the [[future]] of humanity and the long-term stabilization of the population count. Other concerns include the rate of consumption of renewable and non-renewable [[resource]]s both artificial and natural.  An often-cited example concern for sustainability and a currently-depleted resource is, compared to as recently as circa 1950, the depleted status of many ocean fisheries that seem to be due to practices that are referred to as "overfishing". Such demonstrated phenomena suggest that, given the current [[technology]], the Earth has a finite carrying capacity for humanity. There is uncertainty as to how quickly future technology developments will increase that capacity. Such notions may require [[benevolence]] for the benefit of far-distant future generations of humanity. Some support the controversial notion that some form of [[population control]] measures are becoming appropriate for many or most nations.

Many notions can cause [[apathy]] to the idea that some sort of long-term (multi-generational) management is required. Such notions include:

Many notions can cause [[apathy]] to the idea that some sort of long-term (multi-generational) management is required. Such notions include: