Tue. 09/13 - Too Many or Too Few Humans?

We’re approaching overpopulation. Or we’re in danger of population decline. It depends who you ask. As we prepare to pass eight billion humans on Earth, a look at the history of population anxiety and thoughts about where we go from here. Plus, a visually-appealing compostable alternative to Keurig Cups and Nespresso pods. And a vital Muppet-related update. Sponsors: BetterHelp, Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/COOLSTUFF Bambee, Schedule a conversation at bambee.com/cool Links: How many people can Earth handle? (BBC) Before the Flood – the Enuma Elish and the Atrahasis  (Literature and History) Why U.S. Population Growth Is in the Danger Zone (The Atlantic) If I Care About the Environment but Am Also Lazy, Should I Get a Nespresso or Keurig? (NY Times) K-Cup creator John Sylvan regrets inventing Keurig coffee pod system (CBC, 2015) Swiss retailer rolls out 'coffee balls' to replace capsules (AP) 'Tis (Almost) the Season to Watch the Restored 'Muppet Christmas Carol' On Disney+ (Collider) Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices