Q&A: Did the heat in the Middle East and Africa cause these countries to remain underdeveloped?
Did the heat in the Middle East and Africa cause these countries to remain underdeveloped?
Question
I noticed that almost all the countries in Africa and the Middle East are underdeveloped, and the cultures that developed there have not contributed all that much to humanity. Could it be because of the extreme heat in those regions? Could it be that the Europeans succeeded because of the cold that prevailed in their regions? (This is a completely serious question, not trolling.) Even Israel, for example—the culture here is relatively European—but I’m afraid that in another 200 years the heat will affect us and turn us into the other peoples of the region. What do you think will happen?
Answer
I have no idea, but on the face of it that explanation sounds very dubious to me.
Discussion on Answer
In the distant past, Egyptian culture and Mesopotamian culture were developed, and Europe really was not. Apparently, Europe used to be hot, and Iraq and Egypt cold.
Heat was enough for the wisdom they attained in the distant past.
But to advance to modern wisdom and science, cold is required.
Why are you asking about another 200 years?
Go and see where Bibism is already leading us today.
It was probably very hot here in Bar Kokhba’s time too…