How Pessimism Puts Progress at Risk

Summary: Humanity enjoys unprecedented prosperity and longevity, yet many people believe the world is getting worse. That misdiagnosis risks fueling populist policies, from tariffs and immigration restrictions to wealth taxes and hostility to technology, which threaten the freedom and openness that made modern progress possible. Sustaining progress requires recognizing its achievements and defending the principles […] The post How Pessimism Puts Progress at Risk appeared first on Human Progress.