For a time, science had a very strong finalistic narrative too - that science itself would remove all misery from the world. The strength of this narrative is m

For a time, science had a very strong finalistic narrative too - that science itself would remove all misery from the world. The strength of this narrative is much diminished today, even if it's not dead - it's often visible on HN, especially when commenting on themes like climate change. Personally, I envy those who still believe in that vision.