A Three Worlds Theory for the 21st Century

We still use terms like "1st World" and "3rd World," referencing the so-called "Three-World Model" proposed by French demographer Alfred Sauvy in 1952 and the "Three Worlds Theory" developed by Mao Zedong.

We still use terms like "1st world problems" to describe the silly "struggles" of an over-privileged elite. And we use terms like "3rd world experience" to describe poor customer service or a shoddy product.

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