Nostradamus, Mayans: What do they know? Part II

Yesterday we discussed prophecies by Nostradamus and the Mayans (and many more) regarding the end of the world on December 21st, 2012. While I absolutely do not believe in prophecies or the supernatural, this gives us a good opportunity to talk about the direction of our planet.  I made the claim that the world ending within four years is not impossible and I began making my case.  I started by describing the many possibilities through which the world could face extinction as a product of nuclear war by discussing specific scenarios that are not far fetched.  Today I will discuss starvation or as Nostradamus likes to refer to it: Famine.

We might not know it or notice it but close to 5 Million people die of starvation each year ( that is more than half the population of New York). Famine has been a big part of every society of every era, so why does it pose a global threat now? 

The first issue that makes starvation a bigger deal now than it ever was is the ever-increasing population of the world. The world's population is increasing in staggering numbers and soon enough the bubble will burst and the massive crises will reveal itself to those who are unaware.  The other problem with the world's population is that the increse is usually occuring in countries where the standard of living is below average.  

The second issue is corn which has always been a big part of the world's diet.  Corn is now converted to ethanol fuel which means less of it will be available as food. That is obvious because any battle between the starving Haitian villagers who are forced to eat mud pie (not kidding) and gas for your SUV, you will win.

It is very simple! People will show mercy, compassion and good morals but in the end when there is one piece of bread that is enough for one person and many people are eyeing it, you will make sure that you will be the one that is eating it.