> if you open any history book. It is arrogant to think you can influence anything meaningful there. On the contrary, if you read any history book, you'll most

> if you open any history book. It is arrogant to think you can influence anything meaningful there. On the contrary, if you read any history book, you'll most likely realize the wonders of human progress, achievement, and optimism. The only arrogant conclusion to draw from that would be to underestimate human potential. Luckily, progress has historically come about thanks to the dismissal of such conservative presuppositions.