Name: Steven Pinker on the case for optimism
Uploaded: 2018-11-13T23:43:26Z
Duration: 56 min 8 s
Description: Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, head of TED Chris Anderson sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving -- and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging. (Audio only)

Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, head of TED Chris Anderson sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving -- and to unpack why so many people find this idea so challenging. (Audio only)

The TED Interview: Steven Pinker on the case for optimism

Steven Pinker on the case for optimism

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