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by master-lincoln 1105 days ago
>What is it about Europe that puts it so far behind the US and Asia in innovation?

Maybe governments that act in the interest of the population? Predatory capitalism isn't regarded as highly in Europe.

>Except Android, Maps, Search, Gmail, YouTube, Docs...

Android is open source. Maps, Search, Gmail and Docs have competitors that are already being used. Not sure if Youtube is necessary to maintain a stable society...