[Drakim]

That's progressively been true over and over again at most points of history (with various temporary local dips) but that doesn't justify the the status quo, or vindicate our current system as being acceptable.

Serfs probably had a higher standard of living than cavemen, but that doesn't mean that the system of nobility and kings ruling over them was objectively correct, and should be maintained as the one true way to run a society.

[manigandham]

I would hesitate jumping to the "justify the status quo" conclusion because of a truthful comment saying things are better than ever.

The fact that billions have been lifted out of poverty in the last few decades is an important note and definitely deserves merit.

[Drakim]

Maybe I'm being too harsh, but USUALLY when people say that they are silently implying "so our current system is justified".

[manigandham]

Not harshly criticizing something does not mean you are defending it or completely supportive of it. Assuming this "implication" without any concrete statements is at the root of most disagreements.

[lazylizard]

Thats just china. Lifting billions out of poverty.

[manigandham]

China and many other countries combined. Quality of life has gotten objectively better everywhere.