Long and thought provoking article on the New Optimists in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/jul/28/is-the-world-really-better-than-ever-the-new-optimists Saying we are doing considerably better than 200 years ago is a weak argument. That happens to be the 2 centuries during which we invented all this wonderful technology, electricity, computers, cars, better/cheaper clothing and shelter, etc. Yes, we managed to use … Continue reading Do the New Optimists have a point?