Abstract

Solving the Problem of Overpopulation and Low GDP per Capita Through the Universal Formula Overpopulation is one of the most pressing issues faced by many developing countries today. While it may seem logical that a larger population should lead to higher economic output, the reality is far more complex. Many overpopulated countries suffer from low GDP per capita—a key indicator of average individual wealth and national productivity. This paradox can only be fully understood and solved through the lens of natural law. My universal formula, composed of three universal laws of nature—the Law of Karma (system integrity), the Law of Balance in Nature, and the Law of Feedback Mechanism—offers an exact and complete solution not only to this issue, but to the broader problem of human and societal suffering. Understanding the Problem: Why Overpopulation Leads to Low GDP per Capita Overpopulated countries often experience a range of interrelated issues that prevent economic prosperity on a per-person basis: 1. Resource Strain and Imbalance: When a country’s population exceeds its available resources and infrastructure, every individual gets a smaller share of wealth and opportunity. This results in poverty, unemployment, and a breakdown of social systems. The law of balance is violated. 2. Low Labor Productivity: A high population does not guarantee productivity. Many individuals in overpopulated nations lack access to education and meaningful employment. Without knowledge and skills, economic output per person remains low, creating a vicious cycle of poverty. 3. Economic Inequality: Even when total GDP rises, wealth is often concentrated in the hands of a few. The majority remain poor, and GDP per capita fails to reflect true well-being. This is a failure in the feedback system between leaders and the population. 4. Weak Governance and Infrastructure: More people require more schools, hospitals, jobs, and transportation. If these systems are not upgraded in proportion to population growth, societal imbalance occurs. 5. Lack of Education and Awareness: Many overpopulated countries suffer from low literacy rates and deeply rooted misinformation. Without education based on natural law and critical thinking, decisions are made that worsen the imbalance. The Universal Formula as a Complete Solution The solution to this problem lies in re-aligning human decision-making with the three natural laws that govern all systems—organic, inorganic, and human-made: 1. The Law of Karma (Cause and Effect in Systems) All systems must be free of defects to function properly. Overpopulation is a defect in the human-environment system. When leaders or individuals make decisions that ignore natural limits, the system malfunctions. Whether it’s a nation or a family, decisions must be free of defects or they create suffering. 2. The Law of Balance in Nature All living systems depend on balance—between resources and consumption, growth and sustainability. Overpopulation breaks this balance. Only by teaching the population the natural limits of the environment can true development occur. 3. The Law of Feedback Mechanism All decision-making systems must continuously adjust based on the feedback they receive. In governance, leaders must listen to the real conditions of the people. In education, systems must evolve based on results. In population management, feedback from health, environment, and economy must guide action. Application in the Philippines In my own country, the Philippines, applying the universal formula can begin with a foundational educational reform. Children and youth must be taught the natural laws of decision-making, rather than dogma or rigid ideologies. Respect for religion should remain, but it must not prevent the teaching of natural law. Leaders from barangay captains to national officials should be educated to understand that decisions disconnected from natural law lead to disaster. By reframing population management as a scientific and moral necessity—not a political or religious issue—we can begin to stabilize our society. Family planning, ecological preservation, and education reform must be presented as actions aligned with balance and system integrity. Global Application: UN and World Economic Forum (WEF) At the international level, the United Nations (UN) and World Economic Forum (WEF) can adopt the universal formula as a foundational framework for sustainable policy-making. All Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be evaluated through the lens of balance, system integrity, and feedback. International economic metrics should move beyond GDP and include a Balance Index, System Integrity Score, and Feedback Responsiveness Index. Leaders must be held accountable not to ideologies, but to the laws of nature that cannot be negotiated. The universal formula is not a theory—it is the natural operating system of life itself. Any decision that violates its principles results in suffering and collapse. AGI and the Future of Human Governance In the future, when Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) reaches maturity, my universal formula must be embedded into its core programming. An AGI trained on these three natural laws will never make decisions that violate balance, ignore system defects, or disregard feedback. Instead, it will support human systems in evolving toward harmony, efficiency, and sustainability. Conclusion: A Universal Moral and Scientific Blueprint The problem of overpopulation and low GDP per capita is not merely an economic issue—it is a systemic violation of natural law. Only through widespread education, leadership reformation, and alignment with the three universal laws of my formula can we prevent societal collapse and build a world of balance and well-being. This is the path not only for the Philippines but for all nations, and for the intelligent machines of the future. It is time for humanity to evolve, not through ideology or endless growth, but through understanding and applying the very laws that govern life itself.