> depressing world Maybe in the short term and a tiny focus. But I'm exceedingly optimistic about our collective future. How? Hans Rosling (blessings) and Ste

> depressing world Maybe in the short term and a tiny focus. But I'm exceedingly optimistic about our collective future. How? Hans Rosling (blessings) and Steven Pinker mainly. Two data based shining beacons of hope. Also I don't listen to or read the news. It's new, it's not necessarily wise, useful, or interesting.