Malthus Writ Small

A couple days ago, a grandmother was beaten at a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese when she confronted a man for using foul language in the presence of children. (Story➚)

More people means less space, and precious resources like pizza and game tokens are spread thinner; it's no wonder we respond this way.

It's Malthus➚ writ small.

We spiral unawares.

Started: 1/17/2012