Born Quote by Robert Bork
“If the children already born each have only two children themselves ... in twenty-seven to thirty-five years the population of the world will double.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Demographic analysis, Robert Bork, 1970s
Population growth doubles when each family has two children, highlighting exponential trends.
In simple terms: Two children per family leads to rapid world population increase.
Consider family size impacts on resources.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- family planning
- environmental impact
- economic forecasting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can manage rapid population growth?
- How do cultural values affect family size?
Assumes constant fertility rates and ignores cultural shifts.