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Originally Posted by HappyMartin
Agreed.
What we still have to explain, or account for, is the current prevalent, mostly western idea, that originality and innovation are characteristics deserving of the highest accolades and respect.
It is a historical anomaly and one we tend accept unquestioningly.
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It might *possibly* be due to fact that for the past 200 years our ever-improving standard of living has been steadily boosted by a steady stream of inquisitive and inventive western tinkerers, scientists, and engineers. When life expectancy triples, childhood survival rates go up ten-fold, and food availability increases several orders of magnitude, the traits and people that make it possible tend to gain a wee bit of respect.
At least in *some* lands.
It's not compulsory, though; those willing to live without the fruits of western inventiveness are welcome to do so. It would be a good way to test which is the "historical anomaly".