New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- RPG Chairman Harsh Goenka cited an example of a society where, despite sufficient resources, overpopulation resulted in social breakdown, behavioural issues, and violence. The example highlighted the importance of social structure, purpose, and adequate space for societal well-being, rather than merely focusing on material needs.

Referring to John B Calhoun's 'Mouse Paradise' experiment, where mice initially thrived with abundant resources but ultimately faced societal collapse as the population exceeded.

In a post on the social media platform X, Goenka wrote, "In the late 1960s, Dr. John Calhoun built a "Mouse Paradise"- unlimited food, water, shelter. No fear, no scarcity, no predators. Only abundance."

He added...