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Humanity is doing better than you might think, says Harvard professor Steven Pinker

This video is part of: Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics

The world is undergoing enormous challenges, from rising conflict and competition to climate change and forced displacement. But in Harvard Professor, Steven Pinker’s view, advances in overall ‘human flourishing’ are undeniable. Although they might not be shared evenly across the planet and are not always linear.

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