by Technopiper Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:24 pm
Taking a look at Spain in middle 16th century and Great Britain in early 20th century, I believe when we noticed that something earth-shattering had occurred, we were usually 50 years late, and those in the center of the event were usually the last to find out. Written in 1900 by a Scottish geopolitician, "The American Invader" cautioned that US imports were eroding Britain's industry and economy. But he still believed that the Americans just didn't had what it takes to overtake the British Empire. Economic historians now agree that by 1900, the US was already the strongest economy in the world and is well on it way to become the world's sole power. Like MacBeth, Germany in the 1900s thought it saw destiny and went ahead to assert it, only to pave the way for the next world power. The only thing we can be absolutely sure in this world is that nothing will ever stay the same. I believe that is what makes being alive interesting and I welcome changes. I only hope we are wise enough to cope with changes without *too much* carnage.