> Developing countries do not have to follow the paths of developed ones; they can simply skip over the less useful bits. Nothing I said cast arriving at the f

> Developing countries do not have to follow the paths of developed ones; they can simply skip over the less useful bits. Nothing I said cast arriving at the finish line as following in the exact footsteps as the predecessors to get there. Obviously the definition of and means of achieving "modern living" is constantly evolving. Our most recent example would arguably be China, and CO2-free automobile-free utopia it very much is not. It will be interesting to see what form India arriving in the first world will take. I'm hoping for solar panels on every home and skipping a coal-fueled power grid much like the cell network you mention, as it does appear to be the obvious wireless equivalent for power. I don't think that alone is sufficient though. > This is reductive, and possibly wrong Everything is "possibly wrong", what a pointless thing to say. What's probable?