Perception of Progress
Gurwinder discusses the misconception that the world is deteriorating, highlighting the distinction between absolute and relative poverty. While absolute poverty has decreased significantly, the focus has shifted to wealth inequality, creating a skewed perception of societal decline. This phenomenon, referred to as the topfield paradox, illustrates how improvements in living standards can be overshadowed by the growing gap between the rich and the poor.In this clip
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