We are living in one of the best times of humanity. Sure, there are still problems but when you think about it, you can see pictures of planets like Venus or the Sun as if you were there. Thanks to globalization, you now have access to goods and services that wasn't available before. The whole world of information and knowledge is in the palm of your hand, from a mobile phone, at anytime you so choose to access them. You have the power today to "control the environment" in your room. You want it to rain in your room, just open YouTube for the sounds of rain drops and sea waves crashing upon the shore, close your eyes and imagine yourself standing by the beach under the rain. I would say, despite all the life's problems and challenges, we are probably still in the best times of our lives. We just need some imagination to get there.