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Hans Hass

 
Letter to the women of the world

Human reproduction and how it threatens life on our planet
 

Dear women all over the world,

Let me introduce myself. I’m a natural scientist, am currently 88 years old, and spent the first half of my life as a marine biologist, where I led numerous expeditions to tropical seas. Back then I was mostly interested in the behaviour of fishes in coral reefs, especially of sharks, which even today most people consider to be very dangerous. In 1960 my interest shifted to the study of evolution, to the origin of humans, their economic structures and political organisations.

In recent years I have come to realise that unchecked population growth has become a major threat. Our species once reproduced at a slow rate. Whereas the human population remained relatively stable from the dawn of recorded time up to the early 19th century, it leaped to 1 billion by the late 19th century. In the 20th century the increase was explosive; by 1950 we numbered 2 billion, by 2000 6 billion. This dangerous trend continues unabated.

The surface of our planet, however, only provides a limited amount of space. Our technological advances are so overwhelming that we have displaced the plants and animals that form the basis of our own lives. This is a recipe for disaster.

I have thought a lot about how we could dampen this population explosion. All organisms strive to grow and reproduce. It is very difficult to confront this fundamental principle. Nonetheless, I do have a proposal that could help solve overpopulation. In three simple sentences, these are:

1. Every woman on our planet has the right to give birth to two children – but not more.

2. If one child dies before the age of 12, then she can have an additional, third child.

3. A woman who wants and has the means to properly feed and raise yet another child can negotiate this with another woman who, for whatever reason, relinquishes her right; this can involve an amicable agreement or some sort of payment.

These three rules would have to be legally binding in every country in the world.

What are the objections? The first is that giving birth is a personal affair that should not be regulated by law.  However, we face severe crises today, potential conflicts that could unleash horrible new weapons. Atomic energy is a case in point. While it can be a source of energy, it is also the technology behind thousands of nuclear weapons pointed at every city. This invalidates any objection based on privacy. 

Another conceivable objection is our innate, powerful sexual drive. In animals this manifests itself periodically, but we remain sexually active throughout our lives. The answer lies in well-managed family planning, which you women would determine.

I’m convinced that most of us understand the need for modifying our behaviour. We must avoid the self-destruction that would wipe out all our discoveries and all our technological and cultural advances. Please give my approach some thought and pass it on if you agree.

  With kind regards,

  Hans Hass

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