200 countries, 200 years, 4 minutes., page 1

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Topic started on 3-10-2012 @ 02:47 PM by AdamLaw

Before I start. Please watch.

YouTube Link

The stats are there. And it is obvious which countries are not able to develop. But why? Why are we so far ahead and most countries of Africa and Asia are so far behind?

There seem to be a lot of reasons for this lack of development. I will mention of three and let other members add more to the thread. Politic, Market and Education.

Politic

Since the end of colonialism, nearly all colonized countries were led by an elite that had a political vision without medium or long term. This elite, which replaced the former colonizers, had no ambition and was more concerned about their own interests than the people's interests. The dependence has become an addiction to foreign powers, especially former colonial powers like the UK and France.

To learn more about the dependence cycle please read : en.wikipedia.org...

Market

Now this one might cause a debate. Is Capitalism the true problem solver when it comes to development? How to develop under protectionism when every one else is so far ahead? Most of these third world countries consume, but they consume foreign goods and create very little.

Education

The education system of these countries has still not adapted to the realities of today's world and the evolution of societies. Elementary education is still a luxury for most. And higher education is shaped largely as unemployed graduates, unable to undertake or to fit into the active life when they leave their training, just like here in the United States!

Now my question to you.

Are these countries unable to develop because we, the occidental society have made it impossible for development to occur with colonization,globalization and corporate greed?

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reply posted on 3-10-2012 @ 02:56 PM by CesarO

I believe we are without a doubt, our hogging and monopolization of resources and our unflexible beliefs added to our intolerant society makes it a really unnurturing force to be around.

reply posted on 3-10-2012 @ 03:00 PM by AdamLaw

Originally posted by CesarO
I believe we are without a doubt, our hogging and monopolization of resources and our unflexible beliefs added to our intolerant society makes it a really unnurturing force to be around.

I totally agree with you. Would you say that development is only possible when done at the expense of others?

reply posted on 3-10-2012 @ 03:03 PM by havok

reply to post by AdamLaw

Very interesting video.
Thanks...

But as I see the trend looking up...I fail to see a future so optimistic.
We have definitely progressed as a species on this planet.
With great progress comes even greater challenges.
Now we must clean up the mess that has been created from this progress.
We must stop abusing our resources as if they replenish ever year.
We must also stop abusing food and water.
And start maintaining more healthy lifestyles.

There are many things that need to happen in order for us to keep trucking.
Man has become more and more dependant on things that won't last.
We need to set in motion a bright future for our offspring...it doesn't look to bright today.
Everyone should start being more responsible and less wasteful.

But first we must remove greed from the equation.