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Concerns surrounding population dynamics are not new. The fears of mass starvation and resource depletion that characterized discussions in the 1960s, particularly through influential writings like Paul Ehrlich's The Population Bomb, reflected anxieties over a projected population explosion. Fast forward to today, and studies suggest that global population growth may plateau or even decline by the end of this century, raising further questions about how societies should adapt to these changes.