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We cannot trust our instincts when they tell us that the world is in worse shape than it actually is. The only way to avoid being fooled is to cultivate a habit of skepticism, of universal doubt.
We should not just tell people what is wrong, we should tell them what is possible.
In a survey of 14 countries, a majority in all 14 underestimated the progress in reducing poverty.
There is no pattern of continuous population growth in any region.
It's easier to remember dramatic stories than serious statistics.
The world population will stop growing within this century.
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Don't be afraid to ask a question that may sound stupid, because 99% of the time everyone else is thinking of the same question and is too embarrassed to ask it.
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