The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 165. Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know | Marian Tupy
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May 3, 2021 Marian Tupy, a senior policy analyst at the Cato Institute and co-author of "Ten Global Trends: Every Smart Person Should Know," brings a refreshing perspective on global progress. He highlights ten significant trends demonstrating that the world is getting better, not worse. Their discussion challenges negative societal narratives, explores the role of urbanization in innovation, and reassures listeners about poverty reduction. Tupy also advocates for a balanced view of democracy's challenges, emphasizing creativity's role in driving human advancement and the importance of learning from historical successes.
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The End of Poverty
- Poverty significantly decreased due to industrialization and shift to service-oriented economies.
- This transition, moving from rural poverty to urban prosperity, is happening globally.
Resources are Getting Cheaper
- Natural resources are cheaper today than in 1980, relative to wages.
- Every additional person born makes resources cheaper through innovation and ideas.
Peak Population
- Global population is expected to peak and then decline due to falling fertility rates.
- Fewer people may lead to fewer geniuses and innovations.
