November 24, 2014 9:01AM 

# Video: The Fate of Our World 

By [Chelsea Follett](https://www.cato.org/people/chelsea-follett) 

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The state of the world is improving. Child mortality, poverty, and violence are declining, while life expectancy, incomes, and education are increasing. While many problems remain, most indicators of human well-being are trending in the right direction—especially in the developing world.

If you are interested in a realistic look at the state of humanity, then I highly recommend that you watch this video:

[Learn more.](http://www.humanprogress.org/)

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