Progress and Perception
The discussion highlights the remarkable decline in global poverty over the last 60 years, with less than 10% of the world now living in extreme poverty. Despite this unprecedented progress, many affluent individuals tend to focus on negative aspects of society, often overlooking the significant advancements achieved. This raises questions about our collective mindset and how we perceive the state of the world today.In this clip
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Ep54 “The Rise And Fall of Great Societies: Lessons from History” with Victor Davis Hanson
Related Questions
Has poverty been reduced globally?
Has poverty been reduced globally? Referencing the episode 10 Global Trends Every Person Should Know | Marian Tupy | EP 165 and the clip The Decline of Absolute Poverty
Has poverty been reduced globally as discussed in the episode Lant Pritchett on Poverty, Growth, and Experiments and the clip Rethinking Poverty Measures?