They also say deglobalization will cause the collapse of consumption and global trade, and the environmental crisis is almost at the point of no return. Those who disagree point out that there are widening socio-economic disparities.
Will tomorrow be better than today? Those who agree say that humanity is more prosperous than ever, mortality rates are dropping while living standards and access to resources are increasing, and we’re taking necessary steps to mitigate the beginning effects of climate change. Meanwhile, there is increased connectivity to resources and improved standards of living.
Some worry that the abundant present we live in now will change for the worse, due to environmental challenges and a shifting geopolitical landscape. From the start of agriculture to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, humanity has changed and thrived at a level previously unseen in history.
