we have similar taste in that particular area....kudos ...

This post was edited by Hamsterbaby on Aug 11 2023 03:09pm

I think the answer is more likely the dollar, euro or the yuan. Despite the emboldened talk of "de-dollarization" This is a process or concept that would take much longer than people think, if it would occur at all.
Its also far from guaranteed that the Chinese yuan is a proven suitable global currency; Not least because the Chinese system is a cult of personality that makes it unpredictable in nature.



While colonialization had a net negative effect and led to utter depravity (see Belgians in the Congo for example); And nothing will ever excuse that experience.
But I think it is profound to highlight things that could be considered benefits of the legacy of colonialism.
Railways, infrastructure, literacy and education to name a few obvious ones.

"In 2020, Indian Railways carried 8.086 billion passengers and in 2022, Railways transported 1418.1 million tonnes of freight"

Would those countries have developed to the same level and in a similar way without colonialism? Would those countries have been better off without colonialism? In terms of suffering, clearly yes. In terms of development, possibly.

Rational minds think alike There's alot of reading I still need to do. I mostly absorb my info from summaries and discussions rather than the source material. There's just too many pages to work through and I'm busy. Still have a life goal of fully reading and comprehending Summa Theologica

Thomas Aquinas

on the topic of Max Weber too. He explains perfectly why Calvinist Protestants in particular are the most wealthy, accomplished, etc. and led to the development of the greatest nations

I'm a direct descendent of the Calvinists and fall short every day of my expectations...

I apologize to for the off topic.

Just to mention . The study of the economics and political structure and advancement in society specifically for Europe in regards to the Protestant North and the Catholic and Orthodox South.
I am sure that is what you are describing as to why Protestant North is more accomplished in that sense.

Yes, generally the Protestant North was more economically developed due to the culture of extreme frugality coupled with a very strong work ethic, such that all profits are re-invested into things of permanence such as infrastructure, as opposed to the Catholic regions which spend more money on opulence and grandeur

That's what I always say about the degenerate state of the West right now - the majority of our collective profits are pissed away on decadence and random bullshit, drugs, etc.

my original post was in response to the question "what would you do", so my answer was in the context that i'm an overlord dictator authoritarian. how do i stop corruption? well, like all dictators.

I have opulent kitchen appliances. Still patiently waiting for the western hegemony to collapse.

When is that happening again?

Take a look at any major American city and tell me this shit ain't collapsing. There was san Fran workers who just got publicly told to work from home cause walking to work was too dangerous.

You do have bugout bags/personal protection to go with your kitchen accessories, yes?