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1) The world population will not exceed 1b humans by the end of 2020.

2) Some level of nuclear exchange will take place, whether on a limited level using tactical nukes, or an all out strategic rumble e.g. India v. Pakistan

3) The above will be due to resource wars, particularly fresh water.

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Thats quite the prediction. Heres hoping it's wrong.

I hope so too, but I have no faith that will be the case.

Are you making any preparations for this outcome?

You can't fight state-level disasters as an individual. I might invest in some long-life food stores and other stuff to weather particularly bad times, but realistically there's nothing I can do. I think the course is set.

1) above should read 2030. It is too late to edit it. Apologies.

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