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Never a Better Time to Be Alive

Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to be Alive: The Rational Optimist

By Matt Ridley Friday, April 01, 2011

A British scientist and author of the book, The Rational Optimist, makes the case that mankind’s progress has been vigorous, widely spread, and not just benefiting the privileged few.

Matt Ridley says, “Average citizens are becoming healthier, cleaner, smarter, kinder, happier, and more peaceful.” And he has the facts to back it up.

Read his essay right here!

FOR the past month, the news has been all bad – war, recession, riot, tsunami, earthquake, nuclear disaster, inflation, and budget cuts.

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