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> when we live in the safest, wealthiest and longest life expectancy era in human history inspite of a global pandemic Are we really in the safest era, when gl
by fakedang 6y ago
> when we live in the safest, wealthiest and longest life expectancy era in human history inspite of a global pandemic
Are we really in the safest era, when global warming, climate catastrophe and another cold war are looming around in the corner?
Are we really in the wealthiest era when even in the richest countries of the world, a large and growing segment of the population remains increasingly unable to live independently, own a home or even live like their parents did back in their younger years?
Are we really the healthiest generation, where in spite of the widespread technological advances we have made, a large portion of basic Healthcare remains inaccessible to the world's population?
Sure, it's easy to pontificate about how great it is, especially in the West - and even easier to forget about the developing world. Unfortunately (or not), in an increasingly globalized world, that's where our supply chains begin, and that's why it's on us to ensure we move forward together, leaving no one behind, instead of taking an idiosyncratic approach towards progress.
Please reconsider your conclusions in a more realistic light.
- manigandham 6y agoThe answer to all that is yes. These are objective facts so it doesn't get more realistic than that. There are far worse times in history for just about every aspect of human life. It doesn't mean everything is perfect today, just that it's better than it's ever been before.
- fakedang 6y agoNo, the answer to all of that isn't yes. For most people in the West, their parents' generation had it best. That era is past now, almost a decade back.