“Going back to an 1800’s technology also means going back to an 1800’s population.”
Actually, it would have to rise back UP to an 1800s population.
The massive dislocation die-off might take us well below sustainable 1800s pop. levels.
Scary thought.
But, a possible outcome.
I imagine there would be quite a few outsiders waiting in the wings for the opportunity to waltz in and plant their flag.
“Actually, it would have to rise back UP to an 1800s population.
The massive dislocation die-off might take us well below sustainable 1800s pop. levels.
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Since the artificial push to get everyone into the cities, that’s an interesting thought that hasn’t come up in a while. Taxation and voting manipulations have pushed people to get into cities while the rural areas have seen population decreases, not to mention technology means less people needed for farming and ranching while more people were needed in offices and factories.