We’ve all met the Doomsday Uncle. In the world of economics, that was Thomas Malthus. He was the guy who looked at a beautiful sunset and worried about how dark it would be in four hours. He told the world that because the population grows faster than food, we are destined for misery. For decades, his "dark cloud" hung over humanity, making leaders believe that helping the poor was a waste of time. Then came the "Anti-Malthus." His name was John Stuart Mill (J.S. Mill).
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January 19, 2026
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