Again, more proof if one needed it. And fascinating links that you provide that shows the societal changes are massive in terms of urbanisation and education.

Again, more proof if one needed it. And fascinating links that you provide that shows the societal changes are massive in terms of urbanisation and education. I think the difference this time is that there is nowhere to expand to that is way "behind". The world has already globalised to a great degree. You raise interesting questions and I'm glad you put your thoughts as questions rather than the usual "this will happen" or "that will happen" when the truth is it'll only be obvious through hindsight or unless we get far better societal predictive tools.