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yup, this applies worldwide with some exemptions (Singapore), the closer you are to equator less motivation you have to develop various ways to survive since the land provides you with everything, further you are from equator more hostile the enviroment, thus you need to develop to survive

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2012/03/20/why-is-there-s...

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Why is there such a rich history of now-wealthy countries colonizing the Global South? Could their enterprising nature not provide for themselves without stealing?

That low-effort Forbes article just talks about correlation. With some groundbreaking speculation thrown in.

> If I saw a six-month Swedish winter coming around the corner, I'd probably be pretty quick to get my act together and start laying in supplies

> Could their enterprising nature not provide for themselves without stealing?

Oh no, it could. Stealing is just easier, you see.