Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
A data-rich argument that the world is improving by most measures
"Progress is not the same as perfectionism."
— Steven Pinker
My Review
Pinker's data-driven case for progress provides essential context for understanding long-term trends. Despite daily news, most measures of human wellbeing have improved dramatically - important for avoiding negativity bias in strategy.
Why It Matters
Strategic pessimism must be balanced with recognition of long-term progress. Understanding trends prevents overreaction to short-term noise.
Key Ideas
- By most measures, the world is better than ever
- Progress is real but not automatic
- Reason and science drive improvement
- Negativity bias distorts our perception
How It Connects to This Framework
Environmental sensing and signal-versus-noise throughout the framework.
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