Probably a scandinavian country, Sweden seems like a good bet with a decent social system and well maintained infrastructure.
I wouldn't bet on Sweden in 2050, they're heading for a demographic collapse.
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#42If you are anticipating climate change and societal collapse the more reason to go for a strong central government (as well as a strong standing army). There is not a lot of choices out there.
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Currywurst and Lindt chocolate
Not sure if that's a joke or reference i don't get but Currywurst is not Swiss (and honestly i haven't seen it here very often either) and Lindt is basically only the "cheap export stuff" you would be surprised how much better chocolate can get ;)
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Due to climate change, Germany will become Spain (and Spain will become north of Africa) by 2050. So, perhaps the north of Sweden would suit better.
> Due to climate change, Germany will become Spain (and Spain will become north of Africa) by 2050. Where do you people get that nonsense from?
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#46As long as we are not talking WW3, Russia is hands down best place to be, it could easily stay cohesive with a lower standard of living, has been switching to internal supply chains for a decade now, has swaths of empty land and population not foreign to a concept of living off land, but most importantly it is under populated. Low population density - check Good defense - check Cultural and societal background necess…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_on_the_Far_Eastern_Hectare
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#47What's the best place to live in 2050 for a black person?
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I wouldn't bet on Sweden in 2050, they're heading for a demographic collapse.
What makes you think so? Their projections seem to disagree: https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subje...