Contrary to widespread reports, life expectancy in the United States continues to show signs of improvement.
What were the biggest news stories of the year? If you look at mainstream media, except for Taylor Swiftβs Eras tour, they were all disasters. But 2023 was also full of optimistic news. Not as loud, but oftentimes just as important.
Four reading tips for Christmas. Everything from a history of the electronic era to the creator of Spaceballs.
Give it 15 years, and the Pessimists Archive will have two new categories: Social media and screen time.