Why Has It Been Suggested That It Would Be Impossible

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Essay

Why has it been suggested that it would be impossible for most peoples of the world to achieve something resembling a middle-class standard of living comparable to that of many people in the Western world in the near future?

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A paired nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, playing a critical role in the sense of sight.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, often measured in terms of the ability to discern letters or numbers at a standardized distance.

Posterior Cavity

The back part of the body cavity that houses the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates, also known as the dorsal body cavity.

Astigmatism

A refractive error of the eye that causes distorted or blurred vision due to an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.