In a world seemingly beset by calamity and conflict, Steven Pinker's 'Enlightenment Now' offers a daring counter-narrative. Through a canvas rich with historical insight and data, Pinker illustrates a trajectory of undeniable progress across various aspects of human life. The author's forensic examination powered by seventy-five illustrative graphs cuts through the daily noises of pessimism, arguing that life, health, prosperity, safety, knowledge, and happiness have risen worldwide. This, Pinker posits, stems not from serendipitous cosmic forces but from the Enlightenment's enduring legacy—the admirable pursuit of reason, science, and humanism. A bold defense of these ideals is summoned to ensure the continuation of progress, battling against the entrenched currents of human nature such as tribalism and authoritarianism. Pinker's work challenges the reader to protect the engines of liberal democracy and global cooperation from the corrosive forces of fatalism, staging an impassioned plea for intellectual armament in the service of human flourishing.