Best Year In Human History

In “Why 2017 was the Best Year in Human History” Nicholas Kristof argues that, despite anything negative that happened, 2017 was the best year for humans as a species. More specifically, Kristof argues that it is better to live in 2017 than any other time period in history. He writes “A smaller share of the world’s people were hungry, impoverished or illiterate than at any time before. A smaller proportion of children died than ever before. The proportion disfigured by leprosy, blinded by diseases like trachoma or suffering from other ailments also fell.” Kristof is suggesting that 2017 was a year of increase for the human species. In conclusion, Kristof’s belief is that 2017 was a exceptionally great year.

In “Why 2017 Was the Best Year in Human History,” Nicholas Kristof explains why 2017 was on of the best years in history. More specifically, Kristof argues that each year is getting better and less people are dying. He writes, “A smaller share of the world’s people were hungry, impoverished or illiterate than at any time before.” Additionally, Kristof adds, “...the lives of more than 100 million children have been saved by vaccinations, diarrhea treatment, breast-feeding promotion and other simple steps.” Although there are these positives there are also negatives that we have faced in 2017. For example, Kristof says, “So, sure, the world is a dangerous mess; I worry in particular about the risk of a war with North

The world has seen some changes during these last years, some are drastic, but lead the world to a better place; like the same sex marriage approved in all the United States. Other are subtle, like the misconception of the vaccines linked to mental illnesses and autism. And there’s one in special that in a personal matter doesn’t make any sense, even if it’s 2016 and we are in a “progressive” world, I’m talking about the Safe Spaces.

He points out that although this generation has more of everything and there is not enough for everyone, the world is still a great place to live since it is better than it has ever been for the human being in today’s society. Ridley points out that there are people who think that life was much easier in the past because of factors such as simplicity, tranquility, sociability, spirituality, and virtue. Yet he argues that things are getting better and more equal due to innovation and economic growth. The improved technology has made it easier for humanity to acquire services and supplies. Through collective and cumulative human intelligence we have been able to make it far, and is because of diverse consumption and simplified production that we are able to afford a medium to high standard of living in today’s modern

Before I actually started to the actual article, I read the title, which is “Why 2017 Was the Best Year in Human History” the title is a total understatement because of the fact if you looked at 2017 it had a whole lot of pain, death, suffering should not and was not the best year in human history. The author of the article has a positive outlook for 2017 and more power to him, but if you look at 2017 through a logical standing point 2017 could possibly be the worst year in modern history.The way that the author starts off the article by stating that “We all know that the world is going to hell” this is insinuating that the world is a shit hole. While continuing to read he also said that: “We journalists focus on distressed news — we cover planes that crash, not those that take off — but the backdrop of global progress may be the usual important development in our lifetime.” I feel like that as journalists you must tell the world all the good and sad news that happens all over the world because of the world isn't perfect for where life is a nice place where no one is going hunger, where no one is getting abused or where no one is being murdered.While reading the article i saw that the author left out mostly all of the horrific events that had happened throughout 2017 although news outlets focus on the sad occurrences that happen around the world, in 2017 Police officers killed 1,129 people, there were 15 major U.S. natural disasters.

Then, with the lack of change the world is only plummeting into disaster.With the lack of change it leaves everything in the world that seems wrong , look ok. John Mayer states, “It’s hard to beat the system When we're standing in the distance.” Although there are treacherous things going on, they are barely minded and are

Every single human in this planet has a different definition on what human nature is and what we as humans were put on this earth for. While some believe that we were put on this earth to accomplish great things like the evolution of technology, art, science, and so many other great things. Others believe we were put in this world to serve God or Gods. While both of these may be correct, depending on who you are talking to, someone will have a different perspective on way or another. Philosophers from every single era believed something different when it comes to human nature. Aristotle for example, believed humans to be social beings with rational thoughts.I believe that human beings are naturally good and have good intentions, and these good

Our society has built itself through a countless series of ups and downs; without these, humanity wouldn’t have attained the peace and harmony we relish today. Every forward step we make and achievement are our debt to our ancestor who has let us see or know the effects and consequences on certain actions. To demonstrate, the mistakes and error humanity has made in the past are now our example. Although there are still people who suffers today, they are lesser than before. In fact, the opportunities and the basic rights we have now are at its pinnacle and is projected to improve overtime. This modern world wouldn’t exist today without the expense of others, but we improve as we learn from history.

Many events, such as the Cold War, Creation of Israel, World War II, and etc., occurred in the latter part of the 20th century, which drastically created many changes to the world. From World War I to the end of the Cold War, many people around the world have suffered and have nothing left but to learn from others and their own mistakes. All of these historical events and controversies may be in the past, but people will never forget the way it changed humankind. Although many of these events have been very intense and cruel, without their occurrence, people wouldn’t be living the way they live now.

It presents the best of times, and the worst of times. Sure, it might force me to choose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as our next president. At the same time, however, it brings me to truly analyze the wellbeing of America and my own self for the first time in my life.

After walking to the library during nap time with Jordan, I found I had a fair amount of downtime before the girls were up from a nap and fed. Josh often brings the car and whichever child is left at home to play at the library and drive me home. Sitting snuggled with my littlest, I picked up the book Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt. The title caught my eye because this was my mom's mantra in her final year as principal of her school. This book was a positive and inspiring read filled with a few poignant nuggets of knowledge to jump start my annual summer recharge and reflection muscles moving as the themes centered around goal setting, gratitude, and a growth mindset.

Social and cultural change is happening all around is. It’s affecting and involving people with different ethnicities, nationalities, genders, etc. Norms of today may not have been norms in the past and vice versa. Most changes have pushed towards a better society. These changes led to an advancement or improvement of the government, economy, human behavior, etc. Some argue that the present is predestined or that it happens magically. In other words, people believe that gay marriage is now normal but sometimes forget to recount the crimes against the LBGT community, which led people to push for reformation. The past events are what shapes our opinions and beliefs about others and ongoing problems of the world today. If humans couldn’t look back to the past, humanity wouldn’t be able to address hidden problems and create effective change pertaining to that problem. Our present would be catastrophic, with the presence of extreme racism, hate crimes, continuous wars, and soforth.

Century after century our world goes through different stages; we grow, we learn, and overall we push the boundaries. Life is more than waking up every day and living by the expectations a society gives you. There is proof in our history and our art that no matter what decade, people will try and break those social norms. This shows tremendously in the making and remaking of the St. Peters church.

Everyone is busy searching for happiness, which may somehow seem too high to achieve. We therefore are influenced by negative opinions through the media, creating in us a noxious mindset hence we lose direction. From the author’s eye, the world is religiously, socially, and politically unruly and burdened with corrupt actions that are

Bill Bryson states, "It's an unnerving thought that we may be the living universe's supreme achievement and its worst nightmare simultaneously." This could translate to the idea of how humans are the world's greatest achievement or the world's worst creation. Such as, developing human rights, achievements in medicine, the building of the Great Pyramid or the Olympics. All of these achievements were all accomplished humans. Humans being able to achieve the unachievable show how humans are the most complex creatures in the universe. Being able to do many tasks that other creatures would not be able to do. While being complex creatures, also leads to humans being the worst ‘nightmare'. Bryson describes humans as being the "worst nightmare" emphasizing how rotten humans can be.