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Logical fallacy: Declinism

Everything used to be better , or was it?

You remember the past as better than it was, and expect the future to be worse than evidence suggests it will be.
Despite living in the most peaceful and prosperous time in history, many people believe things are getting worse.
Use metrics such as life expectancy, levels of crime and violence, and prosperity statistics.

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I do think Bill Murray should release the movie "Groundhog Day 2" but when you go see the movie, its just the same movie as Groundhog day 1...

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