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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 civ

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.