> The west advanced just fine without "brain drain" in the centuries prior.
Centuries prior they had a global slave trade going on. The wealth of the West is build on colonialism.
Culture just reflects the underlying material conditions that people live in. There is nothing inherently superior about Western culture. Wealth is cumulative and first mover advantages are strong. And if anyone threatens the current hegemony, there is always the use of force.
But yes, you are right there has been a stagnation since the 80s and things are slowly changing ins favor of countries like China and India.
Centuries prior they had a global slave trade going on. The wealth of the West is build on colonialism.
Culture just reflects the underlying material conditions that people live in. There is nothing inherently superior about Western culture. Wealth is cumulative and first mover advantages are strong. And if anyone threatens the current hegemony, there is always the use of force.
But yes, you are right there has been a stagnation since the 80s and things are slowly changing ins favor of countries like China and India.