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Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
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Yup, competing factions in power on both sides of the relationship could knock things about.
Vikings were amazing, we (or at least I) still often underestimate or forget their reach. The idea of Vikings in the Middle East and North Africa trading and marrying, and generally being part of the flow of goods, people, and ideas always seems wild.
Anyhow, it's been lovely set of exchanges and I've learnt things and: thanks.