Look at the poverty curve again. We basically have made zero progress on the poverty rate since the 1970s and actually are drifting higher. Yet from our technology base, and continuously rising productivity, it really should be easier than ever to ensure everyone has shelter and food, and yet homelessness is exploding right now too.
And interestingly, the poverty rate is near a century low.
https://www.chartbookofeconomicinequality.com/inequality-by-...