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Switzerland's high standard of living is almost entirely due to their smartness. They kept out of wars and as a result could incrementally (and exponentially) build wealth instead of rebuilding their country from ruins every few decades.

It kept out of wars because it is a direct democracy.

People almost never vote in favor of war.

Switzerland kept out of wars because it wasnt invaded. Poland didnt decide to join WW2.

And it only wasn't invaded because the entire country was (and is) a standing army, and Germany would have to pay dearly for every mile they tried to take.

IIRC they even shot down german war planes that entered their airspace and suffered no retaliation.

So yeah, they do have a knack for maintaining their neutrality.

Surely you're aware that Switzerland is close to implementing broadly the same law?

Can you link to the law you're referring to ?

> It also has the highest standard of living in the world as a result.

That's a non sequitur. I believe that these copyright changes will apply in Switzerland too due to international agreements.

There are many types of democracy, each have pros and cons.