They say Civilization Follows the Sun
Posted by ErikLeeOlson 12 years ago to Philosophy
I read once that some people believe that "Civilization" is a force that is somehow constantly moving west, leaving only corruption behind it. The last great migration of civilization westward was to, and then within the US. About 100 years ago some people assumed that Japan, or perhaps China was the next westward destination of modern, dominant, and most importantly FREE people. Could this now refer to ... Russia?
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- 2Posted by itisntluck 12 years agoI wouldn't bet on Russia. Instead of running away from tyranny, perhaps people would be better off to stop feeding the beast and let it move on to greener pastures.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by khalling 12 years agoI do not buy that civilization moves to some pre-destined path. I acknowledge their seems to be a correlation. People will go where their freedom is protected and they have economic opportunity. It is the best, brightest and most adventuress that go. As long as freedom and opportunity hold, the people will continue to be the best, brightest and take the most risks.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
