In plants, movements can be a result of growth. For example, when a seed germinates and grows, the observable movements, such as the seedling pushing soil aside, are connected to its growth. If growth is halted, these movements would not ...

The initial notion is that if we observe something moving, it is considered alive.

Apart from population size, the paragraph suggests that addressing inequality in society is crucial for improving living standards. If inequality is the main reason for poor living conditions, the size of the population becomes relatively unimportant in the context of ...

No, population size alone is not the only determinant of living standards. Inequality within society plays a crucial role. Even in a smaller population, if there is significant inequality, many people may still experience poor living standards.

The primary concern with an expanding human population is that it makes it more challenging to improve everyone’s standard of living.