Technological optimists argue that technological advances have:

A. Been a neutral factor in the issue of population growth
B. Been developed because there are more people, supporting the view that more people are the "ultimate resource."
C. Proved Marx wrong in his predictions of famine and disaster
D. Proved Malthus wrong in his predictions of famine and disaster
E. Led to the increase in human population, but whether we can continue is of great concern


Answer: D

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