Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Social Progress Index Topic Social Progress Index 2 mentions in 1 episode A measure the hosts say ranks countries on 50 aspects of quality of life. Mentions 471: We're Number 28! Sep 12, 2020 1:01:49 The Social Progress Index has come out and it scores countries on 50 aspects of their quality of life. 1:03:32 When it comes to discrimination against minority groups, the U.S. took a dismal 100th place.