1. Everything Is Great! May 2026

If we look at long-term data, there is a compelling case for the "Everything is Great" narrative regarding human development:

Over the last two centuries, the percentage of the world population living in extreme poverty has plummeted from roughly 90% to less than 10%. 1. Everything Is Great!

A shared sense of achievement and collective "greatness" strengthens social bonds. II. Global Progress: By the Numbers If we look at long-term data, there is