Rationally Speaking #234 - Dylan Matthews on "Global poverty has fallen, but what should we conclude from that?"

Dylan Matthews, a senior correspondent for Vox and head writer for Future Perfect, dives into the complex dynamics of global poverty reduction. He discusses the contrasting views on the implications of declining poverty rates, stirring debate among thinkers like Steven Pinker and Jason Hickel. The conversation critiques the current poverty line and its arbitrary nature while exploring the ethical considerations in interpreting data. Matthews also highlights the importance of open dialogue, even amidst the challenges posed by bad actors in the discourse.