u/ElectronicDeer5550

How the course of history would be different if Antarctica was habitable?
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How the course of history would be different if Antarctica was habitable?

Let's imagine Antarctica remained as a continent with normal temperature and relatively green area as it used to be 90 million years ago.

In my opinion, it would be a single continental state like Australia, but with a swampy geography like Russia. It would have a population of 40–60 million people. Initially, it would have ancient indigenous tribes, but later, it would be under the Spanish Empire, thus becoming a Spanish-speaking country. It wouldn't participate in either of the World Wars, and after 1945, it would be a neutral country where states would organize meetings and sign truces very often. It would have a medium impact on world history in the post-colonial period but would gain remarkable power in global markets and world politics in the 21st century due to immense possession of natural resources. It would become one of the richest countries on the planet. Its passport rank is (most likely) the same as Brazil's. Western Antarctica would have fascinating views because of its mountains, becoming a hot tourist spot. Finally, I believe it would be a "Western" country with more neutral politics than any of the world's superpowers. I don't know about the religion, though... perhaps Christian-majority.

What's your opinion on this?

u/ElectronicDeer5550 — 6 days ago

Asking just out of curiosity. I'm a law school student, and some of my professors look like they are awesome people outside academia. They possess a very good sense of humour, can quietly cuss in their native language if the computer glitches, and exemplify how they hit a car on Sunday afternoon to explain property law better.

Have you ever gone out with a student or group of students? Not necessarily PhD, but a regular undergrad or graduate school student. Maybe you have played a video game or some chess together? It might be unrealistic, but maybe a bar/nightclub evening? While it's important to maintain professionalism inside the campus, but outside, professors are just like any other people, right?

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