North Korea has a better future than South Korea (e.g., higher fertility and social cohesion).

Said May 29, 2025 in Civilization #56: What Marx Got Wrong @ 1:03:45

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'Has the best future' is a value judgement with no timeframe or measurable outcome.

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So, I would say if if I had to bet which nation um had the best future, I would bet North Korea over South Korea.

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