The difficulty with this question is that progress is relative to goals, goals depend on values, and values are usually considered subjective. So progress is su

The difficulty with this question is that progress is relative to goals, goals depend on values, and values are usually considered subjective. So progress is subjective. If you value winning a political conflict above all else, then the good-vs-evil propaganda may well be progressive, to your allies. If you value understanding human beings, it’s probably regressive for that purpose.