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Sam Altman

06/28/24

@ PowerfulJRE

Despite the problems we face today, statistically, life is safer now than it was a century or two ago, and this progress should be acknowledged.

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Joe Rogan Experience #2044 - Sam Altman

@ PowerfulJRE

06/28/24

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Daniel Priestley

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The current era is the best time to be alive, but it's important to consider how our ancestors would perceive our challenges compared to theirs.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

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The book "Better Angels of Our Nature" by Steven Pinker highlights how, despite current challenges, humanity has made significant progress over the last 200 years.

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Derek Thompson

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The advancements in technology have significantly improved our lives compared to what our ancestors experienced.

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Dalton Caldwell

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Looking back 20 to 30 years, it's clear that the advancements we've made in technology and society are earth-shatteringly awesome, even if they weren't obvious at the time.

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Bill Gates

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Overall, people today are better off than in the past, with more access to information and learning opportunities than I had growing up.

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Terence Tao

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Human civilization's progress shows that problems once deemed difficult can become trivial over time, highlighting the potential for future advancements that we may not yet envision.

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Dave Smith

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Technological advancements, especially in medical technology, have made significant strides, saving lives that would have been lost in previous decades.

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James Holland

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Despite the darkness of the 20th century, the majority of people are good and seek peace, which gives hope for the future of human civilization.

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Healthcare has improved, with people living longer and better lives, and a decrease in extreme poverty globally, which reflects a positive trend in society.