There seems to be a common belief that the 'modern' era is somehow different to the past. I'm open to the idea, but in the most part it seems based on so little

There seems to be a common belief that the 'modern' era is somehow different to the past. I'm open to the idea, but in the most part it seems based on so little data that it can be discounted. Maybe Wolfe has got some evidence, but I tend to be skeptical of those kinds of arguments. My default assumption is that people are exhibiting a historical or narrative bias. The late 20th century didn't produce Sun Tzu or Machiavelli, for example, so it seems like counter-examples are available. Would love to see data.