How Zero Population Growth Works

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How Zero Population Growth Works

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Apr 16, 2015

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In 1968, Paul Erlich published The Population Bomb, predicting coming famine and mass death. Erlich's predictions didn't pan out but his ideas launched a debate still raging today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 16, 2015

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How Corporate Personhood Works: Corporate personhood is an ancient legal custom tracing back to Roman law, whereby a corporation is legally considered a person. by Stuff You Should Know
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How Zero Population Growth Works

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