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Steven Pinker argues that our pessimism about today's world is profoundly wrong
Steven Pinker argues that our pessimism about today's world is profoundly wrong
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56 minutes
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Nov 13, 2018
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Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, Chris sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving, and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging. To find out more about TED, please visit TED.com.
Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/interviewpinker
Find the transcript at: go.ted.com/interviewpinker
Released:
Nov 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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Steven Pinker argues that our pessimism about today's world is profoundly wrong: Chris sat down with Steven Pinker to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving, and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging. by The TED Interview