societal progress
- History
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker is a compelling manifesto advocating for the principles of the Enlightenment—reason, science, humanism, and progress. Pinker’s book argues that despite the pervasive sense of doom and gloom in modern discourse, the world has made significant strides in various aspects of human well-being. Through a combination of data-driven analysis and philosophical reasoning, Pinker presents a robust…
Read More » - History
The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley
The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley presents a captivating exploration into the origins and development of ideas across various domains, arguing that evolution is not limited to biology but extends to culture, technology, and society. Ridley’s book is a compelling examination of how evolutionary principles apply to a wide range of phenomena, offering readers fresh perspectives on how complex…
Read More »