What is history for?
Moral Maze
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Exploring Progress and Decline Through History and Science Fiction
The chapter delves into the themes of progress and decline in human history and science fiction literature, discussing the prevalence of dystopian and optimistic portrayals of the future. It challenges the notion of history as solely progress or decline, highlighting the importance of individual actions in driving progress and the potential misuse of the progress narrative. The discussion also touches on the impact of historical events on present-day society and the importance of learning from history to shape a better future.
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