"In psychology, and sociology, it is a well-known fact that no progress is made without vulnerability. It creates trust. It bonds alliances.'

In history on the hand, progress can march right along with wealth, ingenuity, information, subterfuge, and that good old stand-by, force.

Sweden and Norway are not socialist countries. They have billionaires and stock markets that have a market capitalization of over $300B each. North Sea oil and gas production have been central to Norway's prosperity for a long time. They have 3,672 active wells.