Such an abysmal difference has been similar every year of the last half of the century, which is reflected in many other parameters of scientific development. Genocides, apparent or in disguise, are occurring in many countries under irrational rationalizations. There is an underlying process of dehumanization due to the overwhelming temptation of money that has led to an outrageous consuming excess submissively adopted by most cultures on earth. Globalization means integration, inclusion, incorporation. We must learn to love globalization.
Many sacrifices are necessary to abandon patriotic traditions, customs and beliefs.
At the end we all will be earthlings. Globalization at the scientific level requires the effort of both developed and developing countries scientific communities. The exchange of scientists sounds as a logical initiative. A Northern country could associate with affinity Southern countries to do research of common interest. For instance, European Institutions could build up biomedical laboratories to study AIDS and tropical diseases in Africa.