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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
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Subject: Re: The joy of actual numbers, was Democracy
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:00:12 -0000 (UTC)
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On Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:35:52 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> They tend to be American, because the USA is probably the richest nation
> in terms of natural resources per capita.  And because it has no history
> at all, is inclined to disbelieve its lessons

Given the rise of the anti-science movement within the USA, somehow I 
don’t think this is true any more. When you are not anchored in history 
(which the Americas have in plenty, but which their Anglo inhabitants, in 
particular, choose to ignore), you can easily flip either way.