: The Scientific Revolution gave the West a major military and technological advantage over Eastern rivals.
: Breakthroughs in healthcare more than doubled life expectancy, allowing Western empires to expand into previously inhospitable regions. Civilization The West & the Rest
: Other civilizations have now successfully "downloaded" these six features, allowing countries like China to challenge Western supremacy. : The Scientific Revolution gave the West a
Ferguson argues that the West's era of predominance may be ending: Civilization The West & the Rest
: The Industrial Revolution and the subsequent birth of a consumer society drove global trade and economic growth.