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 I heard recently a statement about how moon exploration was actually a victory of capitalism against communism. It is funny. First, this is not how the story went from a technology development point of view, but I will not linger on it since it is of little real interest besides for pumping grandiosity. Capitalism is the one focused on conflict, competition etc. Communism is focused on community and creating a balanced system where the whole is more important than the individual. These are just different stages of maturity. Cannot be compared or measured one against other. The specific individualism of the Nordic, Slavic, Germanic, overall Celtic cultures had multiple ramifications. One thing is certain. America, as a state in it's infancy, was adopted by African and Indian mothers while the men failed to protect their mothers trapped by pimps into prostitution. Systems of exploitation of body and sexuality with more obvious or subtle levels were created. No intellectual or financial delusional prowess can hide this truth. I've seen the life of women selling sex, video chat, erotic massage and even tantric arts and I can assure you the only empowerment in this is the fact that they carry the weight of it all. So think more about your women and less about your toys. Enduring and numbing feelings gets us all disconnected from life. There is infinite challenge in life if you live it right. The video game approach turns people into floating heads.