Instead of hiding under the covers, seek solutions

Instead of hiding under the covers every time someone outlines threats to the future, we should take inspiration from how our forefathers addressed the challenges of the past, writes Joe Gill

Global food prices fell to a two-year low last week. And oil prices are 50% below the levels they reached back in 2014. Both of these data points run counter to conventional wisdoms by the headless chicken brigade of so-called analysts, politicians, and media commentators who have been highly vocal about how the world is running out of fuel and food.