21st century

===Culture and politics===
{{Further|International relations since 1989}}
War and violence have declined considerably compared to the 20th century, continuing the post-World War II trend called [[Long Peace]]. [[Malnutrition|Malnourishment]] and [[poverty]] are still widespread globally, but fewer people live in the most extreme forms of poverty. In 1990, approximately one-in-four people were malnourished, and nearly 36% of the world's population lived in [[extreme poverty]]; by 2015, these numbers had dropped to approximately one-in-eight and 10%, respectively.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}

The [[Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal]] drew international attention to the possible adverse effects of social media in influencing citizen's views, particularly regarding the [[2016 United States presidential election]].{{explain|date=September 2023}}

Concepts such as eco-friendly lifestyles, recycling, and upcycling are having a profound impact on daily lives. Sustainable fashion, architecture, and food culture are all important elements that will facilitate the development of an environmentally conscious culture well into the future.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}}