It seems to me that for kalyptization to take place , the environment is a very important
variable. If there is plenty of food and resources, no external threats (i.e. big threats where it doesn't male sense to go it alone) .... there will be room for everyone to
be themselves and express their individuality/uniqueness.
On the other hand , if there is shortage of resources due to expanding popluation pressures
where it becomes clear that unless we cooperate no one will survive .. it forces regalization.It could be that tropical Africa was a very rich continent with low population many centuries
ago and this lead to kalyptization. But the situation there has changed drastically.. now Africa has a very high population and low natural resources. What was once good to have has now become an obstacle. IMO the high rate of poverty and joblessness will slowly lead to regalization. In Japan, i think its just the opposite story. Probably in pre-historic times it was very
cold and the inhospitable climate fostered cooperation and regalization to a high degree.
This regalization (all people working in cooperation, no one asserting individual differences etc)has made sure that all people survived through the hard times. That also explains the tremendous success of Japan in economy. But now there is plenty in Japan.. so i think Japan will gradually loosen up and become more kalyptic. (provided it stays rich) I also think that extreme kalyptization does not foster innovation. In an extremely kalyptic
climate i expect to find lots of self-centered individuals . Although there will be tons of creative individuals, no one has time to recognize any other persons innovative or creative ability. Even if there was innovation , it will die because no one took notice of it. I think the laws of Newton are so well known because there were enough people who showed an interest in what Newton did. | 
What do you think of Africa ? new - vivek - 2002-06-20
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