Sure I can see why you think that. But all those problems can be solved with effective use of technology. Unfortunately without the n cubed growth in processing these secondary problems will go unsolved. I disagree with over population that maths doesn't support overpopulation figures until we are on the far side of 40 billion below that level it is just fear mongering. More humans mean more hands and minds to tackle problems.
RE: I think that the human race is heading towards a dark age.