It's hard for me to tell. There are reaons for me to say yea the world is getting better. I can't get myself to really say so. The idea of an advanced futuristic world have been fading in recent years. I don't feel that we made some big Star Trek like changes. The cringing I get in this newer world is to big for me to be a big fan of the times in recent years. I know there are people out the who are not feeling apathetic either, who give me some hope.