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1650-1750 Britain?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harrison

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Newton

And I'm sure lots more?

Or maybe more generally Europe circa 18th century?

Probably a lot more creativity/discovery/"personal projects" vs. the US 50s or 60's would be my guess? So we need prosperity and a monarchy?

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A benevolent monarchy maybe - like some places in the east (maybe).or maybe UBI? Some way to not have to worry about basic health and needs

What places have this today? I see an answer suggesting AUS below. ChatGPT says Switzerland