Nicholas Kristof's conclusion at the end of his N.Y. Times end-of-the-year column:
"When I was born in 1959, a majority of the world’s population had always been illiterate and lived in extreme poverty. By the time I die, illiteracy and extreme poverty may be almost eliminated — and it’s difficult to imagine a greater triumph for humanity on our watch."
Yes, he writes, there is still a lot to be concerned about, but....
I recommend the column. It will give you something to be happy about this New Years Eve.
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