Human Progress
Charts and datasets tracking long-run trends in health, income and violence, useful ammunition for pessimistic dinner parties.
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How to get the most from it
Human Progress sits in Good News under Unwind, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy.
About this category: Newsrooms with a constructive brief. Not a denial that the world is difficult, just a correction to a feed that only reports one direction.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Human Progress: quick answers
Is Human Progress free?
Yes. Human Progress is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Human Progress?
No. You can use Human Progress without signing up for anything.
Does Human Progress work on a phone?
Not well. We file Human Progress as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Human Progress safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Human Progress take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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