BTW –“Whether measured in people or events, 97 percent of accomplishment in the

BTW
–“Whether measured in people or events, 97 percent of accomplishment in the scientific inventories occurred in Europe and North America” (p. 252). Further, he attributes the bulk of European accomplishment to figures born and raised in the “European core” area (germanic and celtic race). And by his figures, 98 percent of significant figures were male.”–
And;
–“…approximately 72 percent of significant figures in the sciences and arts are of European descent.”— “Human Accomplishment: The Pursuit of Excellence in the Arts and Sciences, 800 B.C. to 1950,” Charles Murray

Samuel Huntington: In “The Clash of Civilizations,” Huntington discusses the role of civilizations in shaping world order, suggesting that Western civilization has had a disproportionate impact on modern political and economic systems.

Niall Ferguson: In books like “Civilization: The West and the Rest,” Ferguson delves into the six “killer apps” that he believes led to Western dominance. While not quantifying innovation per se, he does emphasize the contributions of the West to modern civilization.

Jared Diamond: While not focusing exclusively on Europe or innovation, Diamond’s “Guns, Germs, and Steel” seeks to explain why different civilizations have different levels of development and technological advancement, touching on similar themes as Murray.

Ian Morris: In “Why the West Rules—for Now,” Morris uses a multi-faceted index to measure social development across different civilizations throughout history. His focus is not solely on innovation but includes it as a significant factor.

David Landes: In “The Wealth and Poverty of Nations,” Landes explores why some nations achieve economic success and others do not. He examines the cultural and technological innovations that have contributed to this disparity, particularly emphasizing European contributions.

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