Don't read buzzfeed. I'm serious. They amplify conflict for the sake of click-views, rather than inform. Moreover, don't take to heart news media of any polit

Don't read buzzfeed. I'm serious. They amplify conflict for the sake of click-views, rather than inform. Moreover, don't take to heart news media of any political stripe that seems to amplify, misinform, re-interpret, or revise. And they all do it, to some degree, even those who are most respected. We live in a global era of unprecedented peace, prosperity and democracy by nearly every measure: crime, poverty, infant mortality, education, equality, war, genocide. No, it is not all sunshine and rainbows by any means, and there are always dark situations that are counter-examples to the general trend, but we are doing okay overall. The news relies on our genetic pessimism to generate revenue. Do not fall for it. That said, do stay vigilant. Civilization is fragile, and it has enemies, some of whom are well-meaning and good-hearted.