A recent survey conducted by Ifop has revealed the more than half of French people believe that civilization as we know it will collapse in the coming decades, proving that the French are indeed a pessimistic people. The survey, carried out by Ifop for the Jean Jaurès Foundation, found that 65 percent of French people agreed with the assertion that “civilization, as we know it today, will collapse... 

Across Europe, anti-EU sentiment is on the rise, as illustrated by an exclusive map revealing a widespread decline in optimism about the European Union’s future. The Eurobarometer survey, conducted by the EU itself, indicates a significant drop in optimism in all but three of the 28 member states. Notably, the negative outlook has intensified in the Netherlands and Germany, where the majority... 

“The U.S. worked hard to create the American dream of opportunity. But today, that dream is a myth.” Economist Joseph Stiglitz, Financial Times If you follow the financial news, you already know that the American people are on an epic downer. Just check out some of these headlines I pulled up in a five minute Internet search and you’ll see what I mean: “Gloom and doom? Americans more pessimistic...