The human race peaked in 1984.

Then computers, internet and globalism brought us where we are today.

Armchair Critic,

Human population did not peak in the mid 1980s.

It reached 5.6 billion, which is deemed to be the sustainable human population for the planet.

In the 40 years since it has risen to 7.8 billion (a 40% increase) and is still increasing.

Definitely doesn't look like a peak in population occurring in the mid 1980s.

Where did you study maths?

Mr Opinion- With the greatest of respect Armchair Critic didn't say Human Population peaked- he said the Human Race peaked. Subtle difference. Sorry for pointing it out.

Canem Malum,

It's the same thing. Human population = Human race.

Armchair Critic is talking about numbers.

Saying the human race peaked doesn't make sense unless one is referring to the number of humans. It can only mean one thing.

Misop, poor child,

Well, no: 'peak' can mean in technological development; health; levels of income; average educational level; life expectancy.

Not to mention: a 'peak' in users of Dungeons and Dragons; a peak in viewers of The bloody Sound of Music or 550 Shades of Grey; the use of library books; the purchase of petrol-driven cars; the building of McMansions; my admirers - no, that last one, it never peaks, at least not yet.

Joe