Originally Posted by
Warb
I've never been to Norway, but much of what I've read, and discussed with various people over the years, suggests that they have a very different outlook from much of the world. I have postulated that this is a result of the climate. It seems to me that countries with very cold climates often seem far more "community" oriented than warmer places, and I wonder if this is a direct result of that cold climate. People without shelter and food don't survive the winter, and perhaps (historically?) people who don't help others, are in turn not helped by others. The result is a culture and mindset in which everyone pulls together, and there are perhaps fewer "freeloaders" than in warmer climates. If this is the case, it would explain how schemes like the universal income are easier to implement, as people will tend to do the right thing and try to contribute as well as take. Maybe the same culture or state of mind means that implementing climate friendly solutions and schemes is easier, as outright profit and personal gain are less important than community and survival?
