re: The true size of Africa

I actually read some Thomas Sowell writings that made a strong argument that the lack of development and problems in Africa had a lot to do with a lack of navigable rivers compared to Europe and North America. Another argument is the lack of animals capable of domestication.

It's a big and amazing continent but outside of a few pockets of prosperity it is just one big dumpster fire.

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I actually read some Thomas Sowell writings that made a strong argument that the lack of development and problems in Africa had a lot to do with a lack of navigable rivers compared to Europe and North America. Another argument is the lack of animals capable of domestication.

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I wrote an essay in college arguing both these points. Hadn't thought about it since, until reading your post. I recall sooooo wanting to persuade my conservative white professor that navigable rivers and untameable animals had postponed the advancement of Africa. I remember it a heartfelt struggle at convincing myself.

I don't know if I'd used Thomas Sowell as a source. Doubt I'd heard of him then. Interesting character. Definitely someone worth reading.