Jan Orzechowski

Convinced of the success of reason and technological progress, Jan has devoted a significant amount of time, to gathering historical evidence supporting the idea that the world truly is in a good place right now, even though we are bombarded with contrasting viewpoints almost ceaselessly. Constantly looking for different patterns emerging in the historical narratives surrounding the economic history, the Industrial Revolution, and the various factors influencing the Cold War dynamics, Jan could be considered a true history devotee. In his free time, he enjoys watching very long, thought-provoking, and intelligent TV shows, such as “How I Met Your Mother” or “Brooklyn 99”.

In his speech, Jan will identify common misconceptions regarding global problems and issues, providing a hopeful perspective based on empirical evidence to challenge the persisting notion that the world around us is a terrible place, that nothing ever changes, and that the worst is yet to come.