The world's getting better

Here's why even 4.8 million child deaths last year is actually "good" news

At first glance, it sometimes seems as if the world’s falling apart. We’ve got natural disasters, wars, education, increasing poverty, overpopulation, and many more problems.

But what if I told you that by every measurable standard, the world is actually doing better? A lot better, in fact.

Let’s look first at the most horrible thing we can imagine: the death of a child. In 2021, 4.8 million kids under the age of five died, mostly in poorer countries, due to preventable reasons. And that’s horrific.

In context, though, it takes on a different look, and can truly be considered “good” news. That’s because virtually every year before, the number of yearly deaths was higher. In 1950, the number was a staggering 19.8 million, while the world had only one-third of today’s population. 

In just one generation, the likelihood of a child dying has dropped by over 80%.

I just posted a 4-minute video going through that, and other horrible things that are undeniably getting better. Despite the news headlines, the world is an immensely better place.

So, why do we feel like everything is in shambles? The media thrives on serving us a constant diet of misery, fear, and drama because that's what we crave. It’s what we click. It’s what we share.

It’s easy to look at the world and despair, but by taking a close look, you may find yourself inspired instead.

—Ken

PS: You can watch this video on YouTube, Rumble or listen on Apple and everywhere.

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