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Comment author: advancedatheist 23 April 2015 03:00:38AM 3 points [-]

I don't know how to test it, though I suspect the relative absence of christian beliefs in those countries would make a difference. And why would such a "window" even exist there? If these countries can figure out how to keep economic progress going indefinitely without the dysfunctions in Western societies identified by, say, Peter Thiel, then these countries could very well take the lead in becoming increasingly "futuristic" on their own, without having to look to the West for models and guidance.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 23 April 2015 10:35:43AM 3 points [-]

I would be interesting to find out what the public reaction is in Thailand, and also to see what their science fiction is like.