It is a known fact that the world population is increasing without limit; however, there is debate over whether this increase is a good thing or whether it will prove catastrophic. The article “The Tragedy of the Commons” by Garrett Hardin explains how the ever-increasing global population will deplete the world of its natural resources and eliminate man's ability to survive. On the other side of the argument is Julian L. Simon who wrote “More people, more wealth, more resources, a healthier environment.” This article proposes the theory that with increasing population, the quality of human life is amplified. One particular issue that they both mention and on which they have radically different views is the future of agriculture and the human capacity to sustain it. Hardin argues that the world only has a limited number of resources and opportunities for agriculture. Therefore, with a sufficient increase in population, these resources will disappear. Thus, humans will run out of food and eventually die of starvation. As Hardin states, “a finite world can only support a finite population” (Hardin 98). Simon goes on to explain how humans always seem to find ways to satisfy their needs. When he talks about agriculture, he states an extreme saying that food. This nanotechnology will be placed in the soil to act as receptors to relay information to farmers about the soil, such as pH levels, water levels, nutritional balances, etc. Thus, allowing farmers to never over or under water their crops. This will then lead to close to 100% water use efficiency, as no water will be wasted. Such efficiency will enable massive agricultural production through less water consumption and give Mother Nature ample time to restore what is used naturally, thus refuting Hardin's fear of running out of the most essential natural resource , water.