When it comes to how we view our world and its problems, a great number of people share a false perception that we're worse off now than any other time in history. And when this perception is challenged, they respond by sharing random news articles that only further solidifies their erroneous beliefs.

As you'll see in all of the charts that I've provided, the world is a much better place today than at any other time in history:

• Global life expectancy is at its highest;