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In response to Maher’s points, it is crucial to examine the belief that humanity's growth leads inexorably to increased resource consumption and inevitable resource depletion. The crux of the counterargument lies in distinguishing humans as mere consumers from other animal species. Proponents argue that humans are fundamentally different; we possess the ability to innovate, plan for the long term, and optimize productivity.
As a case in point, throughout history, humanity has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to improve agricultural productivity. Advances have allowed for the production of more food using fewer resources, challenging Maher’s narrative that increased population equates to greater environmental harm.