Infinite Growth

As I was reading Darwin's essay on the struggle for existence, the following quote caused me to stop, and gather my thoughts before moving forward. "There is no exception to the rule that every organic being naturally increases at so high a rate, that if not destroyed, the earth would soon be covered by the progeny of a single pair" (166). This excerpt poses a truth that most of us choose not to consider. Only in the movies do we see one specie of organism come to dominate the entire world. This quote explicitly portrays the importance of death. For some it is hard to think that death is good, but according to Darwin we should embrace it. Personally I am glad death does exist for two major reasons. First, I believe that life is heaven will be far better than life on earth. Second, I do not want to live as many Western peoples do. In China the population density is enormous. I'm glad death does exist so I can continue to live the comfortable lifestyle that I am accustomed to. Although this may sound selfish, ponder for a moment if you would want to share your car with twelve other people.