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We’re solely talking about a global rise to power.

In the context of becoming a global super power the issue is unity. Very difficult to unite so many disparate people that don’t all speak the same or similar language and have similar cultures.

India has a ton going for it, but that will be a massive challenge for them.

Lay Z 2y ago

Oh sure, I agree with the first sentence of your original reply into the conversation (“you know it’s unlikely to happen…”)

And the language uniting part, you know what, it has been a bone of contention with the current ruling party feeding this exact narrative(one nation, one language) and trying to force the different parts to use one language. And no, it’s not English that’s being forced (which may have still made sense as English is more common throughout the country than any one regional language - and globally acceptable)

It’s not feasible to begin with (and I can understand if someone who’s not lived or been there to feel how strange it must be. It is. But it’s not inefficient, it’s been like that for 1000s of years and has worked well). No one wants to change their language and all efforts to try doing that have cause more harm than good.

Sorry for the wall of text, I’m kind of a language-fan and believe that language is an integral part of one’s identity and language imposition is one big part of domination and giving a slow death to a culture. It has sadly happened several times in course of history by invaders.

Chao ca co ladies!

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CensorThis 2y ago

For sure.

Do all Indians have a sense of pride for “India,” or do many of the tribes not care?

Lay Z 2y ago

I really don’t know if all have pride. I guess everyone loves their country. There are things to be happy about and then there are things to be concerned of.

CensorThis 2y ago

Let’s try again.

Do they consider themselves “Indian” or something else.

Until very recently most Americans would consider themselves proud of their country. Today we need a national divorce.

Are the areas likely to stay India over the next few decades, or will the country shatter into 30+ countries? Or something in the middle?

Lay Z 2y ago

Oh, in that sense, definitely Indian. In fact, the other two countries, Pakistan and Bangladesh were part of India until they were partitioned during the Indian independence (1947).

There have been a few murmurs of separation among 1-2 states but nothing really big. As for the future, who knows. Of our elaborate plans…of everything that stands

398ja 2y ago

Important question raised here imo, and I can relate.

My country of origin has hundreds of tribes, languages, and different cultures. From afar, we appear as a country with a flag, a national anthem etc, but from within, tribal identity is undeniably very strong.

Two provinces have started a secession war 3-5 years ago.

Africa's artificial borders have always been a source of instability, and it's a real and urgent problem every where you look.

CensorThis 2y ago

Is it just the artificial borders, or would it happen either way? Meaning tribal battles would happen anyway..?

398ja 2y ago

The answer is quite obvious. Wherever there is life (vegetal, animal, or human) there is competition for the scarce resources of the environment.

The competition will usually take the form of a conflict. This is true across time and space.

The point I was trying to make is that government intervention will always make things worse. In this specific case, through the creation of artificial borders, and the forced association of different tribal groups.

I'll add that I also believe that Bitcoin is hope because it can play a very important role in mitigating all the mess created by past, present and future governments.

CensorThis 2y ago

That wasn’t the question.

Lay Z 2y ago

Tbh I’m lost now, what is even your question?

Is it, would there be agitations / battles amongst groups of people. If so, imo, yes, there will be factions - countries, states, provinces/districts/counties/neighbourhoods.

What is even a nation? An area bounded by government control.

I don’t know what I’m answering here.

Ray Youssef 2y ago

Thanks for that bro, you are trying to educate those who refuse to be educated tho..

I muted him

CensorThis 2y ago

Her 💁‍♀️

CensorThis 2y ago

You’ve muted those that as the “important questions?”

Shows the lack of your importance…

CensorThis 2y ago

Ask*