Why the Global Peace Index Is Nonsense Pseudoscience
Historians, psychologists, journalists and their thrilling talent for burying their heads in the sand
By Kieren Underwood • June 11
At the beginning of June, a Sydney-based think tank released its “Global Peace Index” report. The bbc, reporting on the finds, wrote in an absurd headline: “World 0.28 Percent More Peaceful Than Last Year.”
Overall, 93 countries “improved” while 68 “deteriorated.” Apparently, we’re on the slightly upward trend.
There is a problem though. Drawing any conclusions from a “Global Peace Index” is nonsense pseudoscience.
