Nos numerus sumus et fruges consumere nati.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human beings are many and born to consume resources.
- In plain terms
- We are numerous and naturally consume food.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the impact of population on resource use.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does consumption affect the planet?
- What responsibilities come with population size?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex economic and cultural factors.
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