Democracy cannot survive overpopulation.
Interpretation
Overpopulation threatens the stability and function of democratic societies.
Isaac Asimov's quote highlights the critical relationship between population dynamics and the viability of democracy. When a population grows beyond sustainable limits, it can lead to resource scarcity, social unrest, and a breakdown of democratic processes, thus conforming to the idea that democracy relies on a balance between population size and available resources.
In practice
During a debate on sustainable development, one might quote Asimov to emphasize the need for population control measures.
Democracy cannot survive overpopulation. Human dignity cannot survive it. Convenience and decency cannot survive it. As you put more and more people into the world, the value of life not only declines, but it disappears. It doesn't matter if someone dies.
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