Forget the Doom and Gloom – We’re Living in the Best Time in Human History

Every day, the headlines scream at us: housing is unaffordable, inflation is hurting, wars are raging, and the climate is under threat. It can feel like the world is spinning out of control. 

But what if I told you that, despite all these challenges, we’re actually living in the best time in human history?

Longer lives, less poverty, safer societies, more opportunity, and technologies that our grandparents could never have imagined. 

In this episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher and Michael Yardney explore the notion that we are living in the best time in human history. 

We discuss various aspects such as technological advancements, improvements in health and life expectancy, reductions in global poverty, and the rise in education levels. 

We encourage our listeners to take advantage of the opportunities available today and remain optimistic about the future. 

Takeaways    

• Despite challenges, we are living in the best time in history. 

• History shows a trend of continued progress. 

• Technological advancements have improved our quality of life. 

• Life expectancy has increased significantly over the past century. 

• Global poverty has decreased dramatically in recent decades. 

• Education levels are rising globally, with more access for women. 

• Convenience in daily life has improved due to technology. 

• Safety measures have made our lives more secure. 

• Complacency is a risk we must avoid to continue progress. 

• Appreciating the present is crucial for future happiness. 

About Simon Kuestenmacher 

Simon Kuestenmacher  is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group 

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers.    

 He ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels. 

Click here for a media enquiry or if you would like to book Simon Kuestenmacher for a speaking engagement. His presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by audiences from the financial services, property, government, education, technology, retail and professional services industries, among others. 

About Michael Yardney 

 Michael Yardney – founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders. 

While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation. 

 Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation. 

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