>>13663028Except they weren't. SEA has had kingdoms that flourished at some point in time via trade, piracy and conquest. They weren't as established because of the connectivity issues between islands but regardless, they did what they can with what they had.
Then we westerners came, established colonies and tried to erase the culture they had instead of helping them solidify their identity in the region.
And don't act like we didn't extort them in the process. These people had their own language, education and culture. The only new thing we had to provide was the key to globalism. Besides that, it was just butchering of their identity and constant inhumane treatment.
Even now, it's still happening with how uneducated westerners treat less economically developed countries. Imagine being called subhuman by those morons.
Europe, contrary to most westerners think, wasn't always the forefront of technology and advancement. SEA, Central Asia and the Middle East all had their kingdoms with golden eras that were more advanced than European societies.
Just because the western world is on top now doesn't mean that will always be the case. So educate yourself before you get humbled.
