"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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On 28/04/15 23:21, Capitol wrote:
The majority of people will try to choose the cheapest
long term solution, as that's all they can afford.

Its not even in the end a choice. A society that chooses expensive not
very effective ways of doing things will not be able to stand against a
society that chooses cheaper and more effective ways.

Europe colonised the world because it had technology at its disposal.


Europe colonised the world long before the steam engine.

In many cases driven by religion and greed.

It was money that made it all possible.
The concentration of wealth.
Accumulating yet more wealth.
An upward spiral.
(Which is why socialism always fails.)

Cheaper is rarely more effective.
Eg Smart bombs v. dumb bombs.
Rifles v. muskets