I am naturally pessimistic, so it is hard for me to swallow that the human experience is improving for people all over the world. However, Pinker presents a lar

I am naturally pessimistic, so it is hard for me to swallow that the human experience is improving for people all over the world. However, Pinker presents a large amount of compelling data in "Enlightenment Now" about how we are actually progressing as a species. It is a good counterbalance to incessant negativity of the media.