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Enlightenment now

Steven Pinker, Pablo Hermida Lazcano · 2018 · Book

A sweeping, data-driven argument that the world is improving across health, prosperity, and knowledge. Perfect for readers seeking an optimistic counterpoint to doom-laden narratives about human progress.

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