Education Drives Human Progress

The global education landscape has dramatically improved over the last 200 years, with the percentage of educated population rising from 17% in 1820 to over 86% in 2020. This progress is attributable to societies recognizing the significance of education and the internet facilitating access to knowledge. The improvement in education, including increased enrollment, duration, and quality of schooling, is directly linked to reduced poverty, enhanced economic growth, and greater social stability. The book 'The Better Angels of Our Nature' by Steven Pinker provides further insights on these statistics. Claims attributing societal issues to poor education and media are refuted due to the substantial progress in education and the role of emotional rhetoric devoid of factual basis.