Enlightenment Now

1 · Matouš Dzivjak · Jan. 2, 2020, midnight
In 15 extensive chapters Steven Pinker makes a case for reason, science and humanism. Each chapter describes a measure of civilization well-being, be it life expectancy, quality of life, safety, education and more. Each chapter is supported with ton of data digested to memorable and compelling form, with plenty of charts and graphs that make it ever so easier to make sense of otherwise unrelated numbers. Enlightenment Now is optimistic, light, and brilliant read showing the progress of our speci...