RE: Why is Norway so rich? Part 2. Liberalism in Norway, Work ethic and Climate

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I mean that even though there could be an incidental nature to 'homogenity' and its relationship to surviving, 'homogenity' could still be a theme here as we try to continue to survive. It's politically contentious (multiculture vs. monoculture), but that's not the question. It's whether 'homogenity' is necessary for long-term 'survival'.

For example, if I got rich through hard work and being thrifty, and wish to maintain that after I am financially secure, do I stop hard work and being thrifty, when those are the behaviours that I pursued to get wealthy in the first place?

I mean the fact that there is, for example, evidence that stable property rights in a society somehow maintain freedom and civility over the long-term, people felt it was necessary to tinker with the model because the desired effects were not being achieved. This is actually felt in Norway, with its ancient property laws, to my knowledge, are still in effect.

There are certain things that do hold us back and do threaten us, but basic traditions seem to indicate that even in the face of prosperity, we don't have many options society-wide.

I suspect that part 3 will be interesting in the regard that people losing focus will lead to disaster. :)

Anyway, as they usually say in financial ads : "past performance does guarantee future results" ;)