I actually mentioned population increase at one point due to that as well, but it was very brief. Due to people not dying.
Anyway, I just finished a new post that delves into that a little deeper. Though I also went on a lot of tangents. Like I said I write stream of consciousness style. So it flows from my mind and I write it. It sometimes comes out great, and other times it is a mess. :)
Just realized our new deepthink challenge might be right up your alley! https://steemit.com/deepthink/@steemdeepthink/deep-think-challenge-1
I'll check it out.