“Why Everything Is Actually Getting Better”

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Title: Progress
Author: Johan Norberg
Category: Culture & Society

Why does it feel like everything is falling apart when the data says the opposite? Sam and Sophie sit with that paradox, because Johan Norberg's 'Progress' is a cold shower for doom-scrolling habits.

They walk through the evidence across food, health, poverty, violence, and the environment. The episode covers the dramatic drop in undernourishment, the doubling of life expectancy, the fall of extreme poverty below ten percent, and the surprising decline in violence. They also tackle the environment, where Norberg argues that innovation, not going backward, is the solution.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the news cycle, this episode offers a data-backed reality check. The takeaway: humanity is a work in progress, and the tools for solving our problems are still at our disposal.

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• 00:00 The Case for Progress
• 00:41 Food and Health Gains
• 02:04 Poverty and Market Reforms
• 02:55 Violence and Environmental Trends
• 06:00 Why We're Pessimistic
• 06:47 Takeaway: A Work in Progress

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