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  • Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker Link symbol

    An argument for the continued progress of society, emphasizing the role of reason, science, and humanism in improving the human condition.

  • Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling Link symbol

    Challenges misconceptions about global issues, revealing that the world is in a much better state than we often believe.

  • The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley Link symbol

    An exploration of human progress and innovation, arguing that trade and exchange of ideas have driven prosperity and improved living standards throughout history.

  • Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler Link symbol

    Examines breakthroughs in various fields, suggesting that technological advancements and human ingenuity will lead to a more prosperous and sustainable future.

  • The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee Link symbol

    An optimistic view of the potential impact of emerging technologies on the economy, society, and the future of work.

  • Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future by Johan Norberg Link symbol

    An examination of the past and present that highlights the significant improvements in various aspects of human life, from health and education to safety and democracy.

  • Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman Link symbol

    Challenges the belief in human selfishness and argues that our species is fundamentally kind, cooperative, and altruistic.