If we look at long-term data, there is a compelling case for the "Everything is Great" narrative regarding human development:
Optimism is linked to lower levels of stress and better cardiovascular health. 1. Everything Is Great!
Believing in a positive outcome encourages risk-taking and creative problem-solving. If we look at long-term data, there is
A shared sense of achievement and collective "greatness" strengthens social bonds. II. Global Progress: By the Numbers If we look at long-term data
Never before has the sum of human knowledge been so accessible to so many people via the internet.
The current era is often called the "Golden Age" of technology. Several factors contribute to this: