"Mike Connor" wrote in message
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...Globalisation is far more advanced than many people realise....It is
also quite dangerous really, as few realise the complexity of the
interdepencies which have developed as a result.

Agreed. However there are also some, at least potential, benefits. Economy
of scale comes readily to mind.

At any rate, the next few decades promise to be every bit as interesting as
the last five or so.....I believe I'll stick around for a while and see what
happens.

Wolfgang
who, considering the alternative, probably hasn't made all that tough or
profound a decision.