History is running in reverse, with the opposite outcome this time.
In 1991 the internet frontier opened; in 1890 the American frontier closed.
Today China is the senior partner in the Russia/China relationship; in the past it was the other way around.
And now we see Indian- and Pakistani-origin politicians debating the partition of Britain, whereas in the past it was British-origin men presiding over the partition of India and Pakistan.
I can’t fully explain this phenomenon, but I believe it’s caused in part by increased centralization going into 1950, and then rapid technological decentralization since then.
I collect many examples of the pattern here: https://t.co/kj1r1lLg3t
@HermesUK_Help returned a parcel 3 weeks ago now and still hasn't moved from the depot. This is a return and needs to reach the retailer ASAP. 3457603262900566
🥇Wow, what an auction!⠀
More than 2800 bids placed during this record-breaking 6-hour auction. The winning bid of $300.09/lb has shattered our previous record by over $170/lb for 1A from Don Cayito (@cafedoncayito) owned by Luis Ricardo Calderon Madr… https://t.co/F7YaZ2ilwu