According to man’s view the world is becoming better and brighter, but According to the Word of God the night is far spent.
We are now in that dark night, and hence can Sense darkness all around.
If we Walk in the Light and Live Close to God by Abiding in Christ, Constantly Judging the works of the flesh and Obeying the Leading of the Holy Spirit, we will Most Naturally Perceive that this is truly a dark world.