Ex-ter-min-ate: Malthus meets the Daleks
The overpopulation obsession, house priceszzz and Heather Mills: read Mick Hume's columns in The Times (London) this week.
Want to read spiked ad-free? Become a spiked supporter.
Tuesday 30 October
‘Are we living in a housebound society? Such is our property obsession that a Briton’s home can now be his or her pension, passion or pet cause. The classical philosophical question — “How should a man live?” — has been bulldozed and replaced by a new, smaller one: “Where should we live, and how much can we make on it?” No wonder the prospect of falling house prices fills many with dread…’
Friday 2 November
‘Why did that Sky News presenter have to apologise for joking that David Cameron’s answer to population growth is “extermination”? I thought she had a serious point. OK, she was wrong on the precise detail of Conservative policy in Mr Cameron’s speech, but she nailed the general misanthropic tone in which the alleged problem of “overpopulation” is discussed…’
This is what we're up against...
A media ecosystem dominated by a handful of billionaire owners, bad actors spreading disinformation online and the rich and powerful trying to stop us publishing stories. But we have you on our side. Supporters help to fund our journalism and those who choose All-access digital enjoy exclusive extras:
- Unlimited articles in our app and ad-free reading on all devices
- Exclusive newsletter and far fewer asks for support
- Full access to the Guardian Feast app
If you can, please support us on a monthly basis and make a big impact in support of open, independent journalism. Thank you.
Comments
Want to join the conversation?
Only spiked supporters and patrons, who donate regularly to us, can comment on our articles.