View the Ted Talk by Steven Pinker: Is the world getting better or worse? Look at the numbers.

Describe your thoughts on the data gathered and compared from 30 years ago to today. How does this correlate with the optimism project and the data/information you've collected so far? Discuss what interested and/or surprised you in this Ted Talk.

In addition, share a scholarly resource that you believe either solidifies or disputes Dr. Pinker's findings. Discuss the resource in detail, in relation to Dr. Pinker's Ted Talk. Be sure to properly cite this additional resource at the bottom of your initial post.