We are, primarily due to technological advancements. The logistics of government have not changed that drastically. In fact, I would say the political climate

We are, primarily due to technological advancements. The logistics of government have not changed that drastically. In fact, I would say the political climate today is among the worst and absolutely most surreal. Largely because sophisticated technology enables rights violations on scales that were once only a dream. Most of the world still writhes in poverty, but as per Dunbar's number, it is simply impossible for the average human to care. What has happened in the Western world is that, while we may have toned down the medieval barbarism, the structures and social machinations that build up our society, are profoundly sick and volatile on so many layers, both implicitly and explicitly, like never before. That said, there will always be time to spend looking under the microscope. Conflict necessitates innovation and discovery.