By * all * measurable aspects we're living in the most peaceful time known in all recorded history. http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_viole

By * all * measurable aspects we're living in the most peaceful time known in all recorded history. http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence.html http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violen... You should make a conscious effort to see this. Otherwise you're going to begin to believe the amygdala-driven "what is the world coming to" type statements.