> civilization is becoming better (over time) by every single measurable metric. CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is increasing. Fossil fuel, metals, and ot

> civilization is becoming better (over time) by every single measurable metric. CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is increasing. Fossil fuel, metals, and other one-off resources being depleted at exponential rate. Biodiversity is collapsing -5 exponential rate. We are on our way to a grim future by all measurable metric i can think of. The metrics you have in mind are great for the here-and-now, but a blink in the longer timeframe of our species.