Life’s Getting Worse
Historian Johan Norberg reminded John Stossel that, despite our difficulties, we have many reasons to be grateful.
Norberg’s book, The Story of Human Progress, cites decreases in global poverty, child mortality, illiteracy, and undernourishment. He notes that medical, technological, and scientific discoveries over the past 50 years helped produce a vaccine in record time and increased remote work options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Write a 500-1,000 word persuasive essay in which you argue that life is or is not getting better.