Sangha of Auspicious Companions

8 Reasons to Be Hopeful Amidst Global Challenges

In the face of daunting challenges and an onslaught of bad news, John D. Boswell believes there is reason for hope, and here are some of his reasons: Radically cheap renewable energy and solar costs will reduce reliance on fossil fuels helping the climate; since 1990, more than a billion people have been lifted out of extreme poverty, with the impoverished share falling from 38% of the global population down to 9.1% today; an average person born today can expect to live more than twice as long as someone born around 1900; advancements in AI, robots, and biotechnology are pointing toward a radical enhancement of human health and wellbeing; new space exploration capabilities are opening up a wave of commercial and scientific interests; history reveals that humans are incredibly resilient. Boswell encourages that, “The modern world was built and shaped by optimists. We owe it to them to carry the torch.”

Be The Change

Notice hope or optimism, or lack of it, throughout the day. Consider how you might encourage optimism.