And it's not a new thesis, it has been noticed by various intellectuals at least for last 200 years. Another relatively recent book on this topic: https://www.

And it's not a new thesis, it has been noticed by various intellectuals at least for last 200 years. Another relatively recent book on this topic: https://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Away-Ladder-Development-Perspective/dp/1843310279 https://www.amazon.com/Kicking-Away-Ladder-Development-Persp...