9 astonishing ways that living standards have improved around the world

Past progress doesn’t guarantee continued progress, let alone progress without setbacks. However, looking back at the progress humanity has achieved over the past two centuries should inspire us, especially when times feel darker than usual. I’m fairly sure most of you will learn new things in this overview, and be astonished. Then pause for a moment and try to imagine what might be possible in the next 50 years, 100 years, 200 years.