mZuzek said:
I wouldn't call this a wonderful era. Maybe it's because I was younger and more oblivious to stuff in general, but I feel like the world was a much safer and more peaceful place 10-15 years ago (well, at least the city where I live it definitely was). I'm happy with my own life and honestly 2017 has been probably the best year for me as it brought with it a good bunch of awesome games and movies (and is still bringing them), but outside of the artistic world it has been shit for sure. |
Homicide rates for developed countries have been actually lower in the 2010s compared to one decade or two ago, though they are about even or somewhat higher than before the 60s or 70s. Before the 50s it gets harder to be sure, but it seems likely the developed countries of the west have been this peaceful since the mid 1700s, and only the 20th century saw a moderate increase in violence. Of course, the population on developed countries is also ageing, which should help to decrease the average.
The number of wars and armed conflicts have been also decreasing since the end of WW2, though it increased again in the 2010s. I'm not worried, though, as long as strong economic growth continues on the developing countries they should start to decrease again soon enough. Unless, of course, global warming and overpopulation prove to be a factor of significant social disruption and upheaval through parts of the globe on the upcoming decades.
