The world is becoming a safer place.

Steven Pinker delivers a TED talk on the history of violence throughout the world. He shows that violence has been steadily decreasing with civilization and technology, and lays low the myth of a 'happy savage'.

We do have it better than our parents.

Hans Rosling delivers a TED talk full of impressive statistics. His presentation illustrate humanity's progress in improving the quality of life throughout the world.

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