Everyone on Earth can live like the kings of yesteryear, if just a few rich cunts stopped being so selfish
I refer back to the quoted passage. Says nothing about happiness. However, objectively, the vast majority of the human race enjoys a standard of living that would make even monarchs of the early 20th century envious.
Seriously, there has never been a better time to be alive in human history.
You're incorrect, most people on Earth are miserable and suffering. Just because we have technology doesn't mean we are happier by default.
This is something I agree with 100%. I'm always amused by techno lovers who insist that just because we have iPhones now, we're somehow happier.
I refer back to the quoted passage. Says nothing about happiness. However, objectively, the vast majority of the human race enjoys a standard of living that would make even monarchs of the early 20th century envious.
Seriously, there has never been a better time to be alive in human history.