The influence of specific climate on temperament is known as 'Geographic Determinism'. Analysing who is winning a competition isn't relevant until it's over. The industrial achievement of northern Europe - the industrial revolution and subsequent mechanisation of agriculture - is sometimes attributed to long dark winter nights and the consequent opportunity to dream, plan and scheme. Watt's (James rather than Alan) is usually cited as a case history in support of this view.

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