Do you anticipate a 21st century shift in western worldviews?

Answer 1

Yes. of course. The western world view at the beginning of the 20th century was not that held at the beginning, ditto 18th century. Everything changes.

Answer 2

the demographic shift which favours the increased populations of India, China and Moslem countries will eventually impact the balance of power in western governments, because the democratic structure is geared eventually to reflect the "will" of the largest number of people ...
As we speak, the $ plunge last month was not due to any event in US, credit crunch or whatever.. it was a Governor o fthe Chinese central bank saying maybe they shoudl hold a few euros as well as $ ... woudl not be imagined 5 years ago ...