[Torie]

The idea that Western civilization has been the glonal hothouse of creativity and productivity (for whatever reason, and Murray does not really offer up a reason, except perhaps the somewhat dubious one of religion (which strain of Christianity and when and why?), is hardly new. But now Western civilization has gone global, despite multiculturalist cant, and thus the study, while interesting, is hardly a precursor for where the fertile fields will lie in the future. One might not like it, but it really is becoming more and more a global village. Deal with it.

[Snidely Whiplash]

For those who may be interested in why Western culture so dominates the globe right now, a good read that addresses this question is Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs and Steel.

Snidely