Contrary to what the naysayers and pessimists argue, weve made huge strides toward a better world. In fact, across many of the most important indicators that define our well-being, humanity is faring much better than ever before.<\/p>\n
Child mortality, famine and poverty are at all-time lows, life expectancy is at an all-time high, work-life balance is much better than it used to be, literacy rates have dramatically improved and the internet has played a major role in global education.<\/p>\n
Another important measure of progress is transport. And this week, the Good News round-up is back with a historical review of the evolution of the transport industry.<\/p>\n
The history of mobility is a story of the evolution of technology, from walking to riding and being pulled by animals, then to cable cars, steam-powered trains, electric trams, motor buses, underground systems, bullet trains, electric vehicles, self-driving electric vehicles and drones to the transport of the near future: flying ferries, supersonic planes and hyperloop trains.<\/p>\n
The future looks clean, with cars powered by the sun; fast, with maglevs, powered by electricity, probably nuclear; green, with supersonic and carbon-free planes, and noiseless, with hyperloop pods that will one day silently whisk you from Berlin to Paris in an hour.<\/p>\n
And remember, it can be hard to find among the headlines, some news can be Good News.<\/p>\n
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