Is the world getting better or worse?
The answer seems to depend on where you are stacked in the human pyramid.
You might not completely agree with this article's politics, but don't say it didn't make you think!
The world has never been better. From global poverty to inequality between nations, all the indicators are showing progress. This is a comforting narrative – popularized by the likes of Bill Gates and Steven Pinker. But is it true? Jason Hickel examines the rise of this so-called ‘New Optimism.....
