Convenience Quote by Isaac Asimov
“...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, it disappears. It doesn't matter if someone dies. The more people there are, the less one individual matters.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Demographic Threat”, 1972
Overpopulation erodes individual value and dignity, making life feel disposable and undermining moral concern.
In simple terms: Too many people diminish each person's worth.
Key Takeaway
Consider population impact on humanity.
Themes
ethics
population
human dignity
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- education on family size
- community building
- philanthropy
Key Concepts
resource scarcity
environmental strain
Questions to Reflect On
- How does population growth affect personal responsibility?
- What policies could protect human dignity?
A Different Perspective
Solutions require complex social and economic changes, not just awareness.
