Are We Powerless Against Global Catastrophes?

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The Catastrophes That Never Happened If you're feeling overwhelmed by today's doomsday predictions, consider a global catastrophe that never materialized - one that many experts were certain would. In the 1960s, Paul Ehrlich published The Population Bomb, a wildly influential book that predicted mass famine and the collapse of global food supplies. His theory was a modern restatement of economist Thomas Robert Malthus' 1798 argument that food production could never keep pace with population growth. By Ehrlich's logic, mass starvation and global devastation were inevitable. Except... they weren't. Innovation Prevails What happened? Innovation. Human ingenuity found solutions just as it always has. Even before Ehrlich's predictions, food production was expanding through breakthroughs like the discovery of nitrogen-based fertilizers. Then, as Ehrlich's book gained traction and famine in India seemed imminent, agronomist Norman Borlaug revolutionized wheat farming. His innovations tripled wheat yields and sparked the Green Revolution, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. The result? A seemingly inescapable global catastrophe became a non-issue. Yet Ehrlich, to this day, insists disaster is still coming. SPONSORED Man Who Called Nvidia at $1.10: THIS NEW STOCK is the Next Trillion Dollar Company Biggest Tech Firms in the World are Loading Up! And Apple Just Signed a Deal Through 2040. Get the Whole Story Here. We Don't Hear About the Wins While the media focuses on impending doom, what's rarely acknowledged is humanity's track record of solving major global challenges. Take extreme poverty. For most of mankind's history, nearly everybody lived in dire poverty - defined today as earning less than $2.15 per day. In 1990, that included 2 billion people. Currently, it's down to 650 million - a two-thirds reduction in just over three decades. Even more impressive, the global population has increased by nearly 3 billion people in that time, meaning the percentage of people in extreme poverty has plummeted. In 1990, 38% of the world's population lived in extreme poverty. Today? Just 8.6% - a decline of nearly 80%. This should be headlining news! Every single day, 130,000 fewer people live in extreme poverty than the day before. Yet, how often do you hear that? A Perspective Shift This isn't to downplay global challenges. Suffering still exists, and urgent problems demand attention. But when we take a step back, the trajectory is clear - we are solving problems once thought insurmountable. If you have the ability to make a positive impact, lean into it. That's what leaders like Norman Borlaug have done for centuries. And it's working. So when you hear today's prophets of doom, remember the catastrophes that weren't. Catastrophic thinking weakens us. It saps energy, undermines resilience, and makes us feel powerless. But a historical perspective - one that acknowledges mankind's ability to overcome - creates strength. It provides a solid foundation from which to tackle the next big challenge. The media won't tell you this. Politicians won't tell you this. But the facts remain... We are solving the problems that once defined human existence. Don't let fear dictate your future. Be well, Joel BUILD AND PROTECT YOUR WEALTH Little-Known AI Company Could Be the Next Stock Giant. Click here to see Shah's urgent briefing. Market Mayhem? Here's How to Make 157% Overnight Exploiting Wall Street's "Hidden Calendar Quirk" "In volatile markets, I look for defensive strength. KR shows squeeze patterns across four timeframes with perfectly aligned EMAs near 52-week highs—a prime setup for a stock that performs well regardless of economic conditions." Joel F. 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Guatemalan National Indicted For Illegal Reentry Into The United States After Being Previously Deported 04/04/2025 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Samuel Ortiz-Ordonez (24, Guatemala) with illegal reentry by a previously deported alien. If convicted, Ortiz-Ordonez faces up to two years in federal prison and subsequent deportation and removal from the United States. Clearwater Man Indicted For Transportation Of Child Sexual Abuse Material 04/04/2025 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Brian Francis McArdle (34, Clearwater) with transportation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and possession of CSAM. If convicted on all counts, McArdle faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. 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