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Enlightenment Now
This episode uses data to challenge our pervasive pessimism, revealing how reason, science, and humanism have consistently driven human progress despite our anxieties.
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“This episode uses data to challenge our pervasive pessimism, revealing how reason, science, and humanism have consistently driven human progress despite our anxieties.”
— Steven Pinker, Enlightenment Now
Human progress, data-driven optimism, Enlightenment values
If you often feel overwhelmed by negative news and wonder if humanity is truly advancing, this will feel familiar a data-backed perspective on our collective progress.
Steven Pinker is a cognitive psychologist and linguist known for his rigorous, data-driven approach to understanding human nature and societal trends, making him uniquely qualified to dissect the forces shaping our world.