Venting Is the world mostly a shit hole yes or no

[Darkover]

Extreme Poverty

The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $2.15 a day (adjusted for purchasing power parity).

Approximately 719 million people were living in extreme poverty in 2020, representing about 9.2% of the global population .

Moderate Poverty

Moderate poverty is often defined as living on less than $3.20 or $5.50 a day.

Around 24.1% of the global population (about 1.9 billion people) lived on less than $3.20 a day in 2018.
About 43.6% of the global population (approximately 3.4 billion people) lived on less than $5.50 a day in 2018.

While a substantial portion of the world's population lives in moderate poverty (defined as living on less than $5.50 a day), it is not the majority but a significant minority (around 43.6%). Therefore, it is not accurate to say that most of the world's people live in moderate poverty, but it is a considerable portion.

The majority of the world stopped living in moderate poverty gradually over the past few decades, with significant progress occurring from the 1980s to the 2010s. This progress is due to a combination of economic growth, international development efforts, and improvements in governance and policy. However, while substantial gains have been made, challenges remain, particularly in certain regions and among vulnerable populations.

While precise figures for the 1980s are difficult to pinpoint, it's clear that a substantial portion of the global population lived in moderate poverty during that decade. The significant progress made since then in reducing poverty, particularly with the help of economic growth and international development efforts, has led to a notable decrease in the percentage of people living in moderate poverty.

Global Poverty in 1980s:
According to historical estimates from the World Bank, around 52% of the global population lived below the $1.90 a day extreme poverty line in 1981.

 

[Kavka]

Of course it is. If you include the suffering of all (non-human) animals, both in the wild and from human exploitation, it's a no-brainer.

 

[wounded_warrior]

I think much of the inhabited world is. The places where nature is in charge and the way it balances itself are stunning.

 

[acey]

What about less than say... $10 a day? Can be enough in some countries but I bet the quality of life would still be very bad, not to mention access to healthcare. Probably more than 50% can't afford it, so yes.

 

[FuneralCry]

It's the most terrible, horrific place to me, I'd know I'd never wish to exist no matter what. The amount of endless agony and cruelty in this reality is simply beyond comprehension, I find it so incredibly tragic how existing beings have to suffer so much in this existence so futile where they are just slowly dying and waiting to die anyway.

 

[NoPointOfReturning]

Absolutely, 99% of your life is decided at birth and it's unfair. You can't control if you'll one day get schizophrenia and go to jail for life, yet society will blame you for it as if you had a choice.

 

[locked*n*loaded]

Yes, without question. Mostly a shithole with a few redeeming characteristics that show themselves every now and then.

 

[beingnice]

yeah, its hard to find joy in this life sometimes but its out there somewhere buried by all of the nuisances and shortcomings of life

 

[Steff1337]

Yes or no? I say yes.

 

[trappedinthislife]

We are living in hell no question needed. The poverty statistics shocks me and even middle class people in many countries arent much better off, and dont get me started on corruption and what not

 

[ijustwishtodie]

Yes, this world is a shit hole. It always will be. This world is cruel

 

[Dr Iron Arc]

Yes but it could always be shittier and hole-ier.

 

[DarkRange55]

Extreme Poverty

The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $2.15 a day (adjusted for purchasing power parity).

Approximately 719 million people were living in extreme poverty in 2020, representing about 9.2% of the global population .

Moderate Poverty

Moderate poverty is often defined as living on less than $3.20 or $5.50 a day.

Around 24.1% of the global population (about 1.9 billion people) lived on less than $3.20 a day in 2018.
About 43.6% of the global population (approximately 3.4 billion people) lived on less than $5.50 a day in 2018.

While a substantial portion of the world's population lives in moderate poverty (defined as living on less than $5.50 a day), it is not the majority but a significant minority (around 43.6%). Therefore, it is not accurate to say that most of the world's people live in moderate poverty, but it is a considerable portion.

The majority of the world stopped living in moderate poverty gradually over the past few decades, with significant progress occurring from the 1980s to the 2010s. This progress is due to a combination of economic growth, international development efforts, and improvements in governance and policy. However, while substantial gains have been made, challenges remain, particularly in certain regions and among vulnerable populations.

While precise figures for the 1980s are difficult to pinpoint, it's clear that a substantial portion of the global population lived in moderate poverty during that decade. The significant progress made since then in reducing poverty, particularly with the help of economic growth and international development efforts, has led to a notable decrease in the percentage of people living in moderate poverty.

Global Poverty in 1980s:
According to historical estimates from the World Bank, around 52% of the global population lived below the $1.90 a day extreme poverty line in 1981.

Technology and productivity certainly explain most of our current living standing

In most senses, yes, the average person lives better today than the wealthiest kings did 1000 years ago, but not if you wanted things or services that required skilled hand labor (butler, inlaid carpentry). We can compare what we utilize (live music versus music via electronics).

A short well researched book showing the challenges of growth, inequality and class over 300 years. Lots of challenges ahead

https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674273559

Capital and labor in combination = growth of GDP

So combinations with technology allow you to reallocate labor from agriculture. Note high population countries like China and India started with lots of labor and simple technology (textiles) to grow / export and employ more people lifting many out of poverty.

USA had abundance of resources to grow and apply technology (Industrial Revolution) and not as much labor (need immigration)



What is your metric of measure? Simply global poverty rates?

 

[Bxtra]

Extreme Poverty

The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $2.15 a day (adjusted for purchasing power parity).

Approximately 719 million people were living in extreme poverty in 2020, representing about 9.2% of the global population .

Moderate Poverty

Moderate poverty is often defined as living on less than $3.20 or $5.50 a day.

Around 24.1% of the global population (about 1.9 billion people) lived on less than $3.20 a day in 2018.
About 43.6% of the global population (approximately 3.4 billion people) lived on less than $5.50 a day in 2018.

While a substantial portion of the world's population lives in moderate poverty (defined as living on less than $5.50 a day), it is not the majority but a significant minority (around 43.6%). Therefore, it is not accurate to say that most of the world's people live in moderate poverty, but it is a considerable portion.

The majority of the world stopped living in moderate poverty gradually over the past few decades, with significant progress occurring from the 1980s to the 2010s. This progress is due to a combination of economic growth, international development efforts, and improvements in governance and policy. However, while substantial gains have been made, challenges remain, particularly in certain regions and among vulnerable populations.

While precise figures for the 1980s are difficult to pinpoint, it's clear that a substantial portion of the global population lived in moderate poverty during that decade. The significant progress made since then in reducing poverty, particularly with the help of economic growth and international development efforts, has led to a notable decrease in the percentage of people living in moderate poverty.

Global Poverty in 1980s:
According to historical estimates from the World Bank, around 52% of the global population lived below the $1.90 a day extreme poverty line in 1981.

Yes

 

[TakeMeToHeaven]

this world is full of despair and i want out

 

[Serial Experi Pain]

Yes. The older I get the harder it is to appreciate the little things and the small beauties the earth and people hold. I try, but horrors scream far louder.

 

[VentureOverwatch]

Yes, but the fact that there are at least a few things in this world that make me want too keep living, then it can't be as shit as it could be.