Why are we so intolerant of one another and yet, we can all fit in this world mathematically?
When I say this, I mean it literally and metaphorically.
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This is a thought that crossed my mind on Sunday.
I believe it was after I had seen so much negativity and division amongst people of a given race and culture.
This prompted me to draw out my browser and calculator, to add and divide up a few things.
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Here is what I found:
This earth is 12,742 kilometres in it’s diameter.
The same earth is 40,075 kilometres in circumference.
The distance between the north and south poles is approximately 7900 miles.
As a human race, we are 8,000,000,000 people in number, by November 2022!
Let us not forget the millions of people that have passed away this year!
Or the people that are already living together.
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Going by the last calculation I made, where I divided the number of kilometres this earth occupies by the number of people living on it,
We would all be landlords and landladies of at least 5 metres each!
I want you to imagine yourself having 5 metres of your own.
In any place and corner of the world.
For those who would want to share space, so be it!
Would we honestly need slums, ghettos, skyscrapers, 20-foot-tall perimeter fences and suburbs?
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Even if you didn’t like the way your neighbour looks at you,
They wouldn’t glance at you from 4 metres away and you wouldn’t need to disturb their peace either, right?
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I assure you,
There is more than enough space on the ground (physical and otherwise) for all of us to live in and make home with what we have.
We can all fit in this world mathematically.
In a perfect world, we’d all have that, but a perfect world depends on people not being greedy and corporations not devouring everything. =(
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It’s heartbreaking to think of all the wars going on over religion and race. If only we could live in peace like you propose above!
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The problem is not space, it is getting resources such as food to all those people. But that’s a solvable problem of course.
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This was well written, thank you for sharing it! And I agree there is too much hate between difference races, religion, etc. Would be nice if everyone just got along and supported one another and also worked together to better the Earth.
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Diversity in our world is so beautiful. It is heartbreaking that many remain narrow-minded and think their way is always better. If we each showed love to each other, no matter our backgrounds, our world would be a much better place.
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Right now, there’s so much wars and heartbreak. It’s a sad time. There’s enough room for us all – we just need to embrace one another.
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As always, your articles have prompted me to think. If we could all share the resources of our planet in a more equal way, be it space or goods, we would have more peace.
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A world where no one bothered others? That’s the dream we all should share. The hate I’m seeing in so many places, is astounding to me and I will never understand it.
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Although we could fit in, we need to practice working together and living together as one. Help each other.
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The world always have enough space for every one of us, but idk why people doesn’t live equally, why people always want more than their consuming abilities?
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Absolutely, I completely agree. There’s more than enough room for everyone, so that’s why I never understand why there’s a lot of war happening.
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It would be so nice for everyone to have a place they can call their own. This would be away from hate and filled with peace and love. I hope the world can get there.
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Have you heard that if we would ground us and create a meatball it would fit into Central park?
😂 it’s my first time hearing this. I love it, though.
Given the state of the world recently, this was a beautifully written article. There’s so much room for us all, but it’s the wars and lack of peace that, unfortunately, humankind cannot seem to overcome. But, like you, I have hope that there can be some semblance of peace one day.
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I agree with you and I respect every race or nation. Maybe our kids will find a solution for a safe world for everyone.
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I completely agree with you. It’s just sad to see what’s happening in our world right now.
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Your article on how we can all fit in this world mathematically is a fascinating perspective on human coexistence! It’s a thought-provoking and unique way to consider our place in the world and the potential for harmony. Your mathematical approach adds an interesting dimension to the idea of unity. Thanks for sharing this insightful piece!
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No matter where or when, it seems like people always struggle to get along. It is too bad that things always end in struggle.
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I never realized how math could play a role in solving real-world issues. Your down-to-earth explanations make it easier for non-math enthusiasts like me to grasp the concept.
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I totally agree! I don’t understand people not getting along. We all have basic needs to feel wanted/loved/accepted…etc., and we just need to be kind.
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The intolerance is so sad. It’s really gotten so much worse in recent years too.
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Watching the news and social media I also feel the distress. Most people I know just want to live in peace and harmony. Yet, a few greedy, power hungry seem to have too much voice on the matter, and the means to control ideas via strong propaganda (and the masses seem completely unaware)
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