It is probably worth noting that the author of this piece is also the author of a book about global inequality and his solutions to it [0]. While I haven't rea

It is probably worth noting that the author of this piece is also the author of a book about global inequality and his solutions to it [0]. While I haven't read his book, I recently completed Factfulness by Hans Rosling, which paints a more nuanced picture of how things are changing for people, and how small increases in wealth at the bottom can bring about life-changing differences. Claiming that people lived in a situation where they didn't need money as the author does, is taking the view that there are no benefits of the modern world. It reminds me of the noble savages that previous generations praised. I think the trend of bringing more people fresh water and access to healthcare is something to be celebrated. Trying to bundle this with the ills of modern society instead feels forced. [0] The Divide: A Brief Guide to Global Inequality and its Solutions