‘Reminds us that headlines are misleading and that history and data show that life has been getting radically better in every way’.
Description
A Book of the Year for The Economist and the Observer
Our world seems to be collapsing. The daily news cycle reports the deterioration: divisive politics across the Western world, racism, poverty, war, inequality, hunger. While politicians, journalists and activists from all sides talk about the damage done, Johan Norberg offers an illuminating and heartening analysis of just how far we have come in tackling the greatest problems facing humanity. In the face of fear-mongering, darkness and division, the facts are unequivocal: the golden age is now.
Reviews
‘A blast of good sense.’
‘Norberg has a strong case and he makes it with energy and charm. A pertinent book for grumpy times.’
'His unfailing optimism and well-argued points generate powerful good-news vibes’.