Enlightenment Now

by Steven Pinker

"Progress is not the same as perfection, and there is much room for improvement."

Summary

A data-driven argument that life has improved dramatically across almost every measure: health, wealth, safety, freedom, knowledge. The catch: these improvements are often invisible because they happen gradually.

Why This Fits LindyFact

Comprehensive evidence that the news cycle distorts our perception of actual human progress.

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