China seems to think it can keep growing by going colonial, replacing ties with the west with Africa and "BRICS". I guess they do really believe the Leninist idea about the west becoming rich through colonial exploitation.https://twitter.com/niubi/status/1027683386268286980 …
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Replying to @thespandrell
What is the evidence that China thinks that going into Africa is the key to its future? Or the 10th most important factor in its future?
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Replying to @Glossophiliac75
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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Replying to @thespandrell
There is a positive correlation. It’s not like coin tossing.
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Replying to @Glossophiliac75 @thespandrell
In human affairs long-term success is evidence of skill, ability, correct understanding of many different kinds of situations, adaptability, etc. So it’s really, really not like coin tossing. Past performance says some things about future results, though not everything.
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Well yes, IQ is important. But intelligent people also do stupid things now and then.
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