& The Rest — Civilization The West

: Other civilizations have now successfully "downloaded" these six features, allowing countries like China to challenge Western supremacy.

These features distinguish the "West" from the "Rest" by explaining how a small minority of the global population secured the majority of its resources: Civilization The West & the Rest

: Breakthroughs in healthcare more than doubled life expectancy, allowing Western empires to expand into previously inhospitable regions. Civilization The West & the Rest