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A lot of human history isn't. And we'll look back in 500 years and say the same thing again.

• rootusrootus 4y ago
  Perhaps I am just a pessimist, but I think it's far from a guarantee that we will only progress. I have no reason to believe that people today are any more civilized than 500 or 1000 years ago. Our much improved technology sure does look pretty though.
  • xvilka 4y ago
    Indeed, just look at the ongoing wars today - exactly the same level of brutalism and violence like hundreds years ago, if not more due to the improvements in weapons technology.
    • Nifty3929 4y ago
      Try reading Enlightenment Now. Hopefully it gives you a reason to be more optimistic.
      • xvilka 4y ago
        Questionable book. While he might be right about overall direction it's a bit shallow and delivers skewed picture.
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  • snapplebobapple 4y ago
    You are probably right. Most people confuse docility with civility.