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Walter Russell Mead on Innovation, Religion, and the State of the World
Aug 21, 2023
01:24:59
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Walter Russell Mead discusses the impact of technology and potential singularities, the relationship between technological progress and social development, the influence of Abrahamic religions on society, the intensity of global capitalism and technological change, the role of social media in the decline of expertise, and the dangers of utopian thinking and the lessons to be learned from the tragedies of the 20th century.
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- Technological progress intensifies and accelerates social and societal changes, leading to both continuity and increased stress and strain in society.
- The Abrahamic religions have shaped human thinking and history, providing a vision of progress and redemption that extends beyond religious beliefs.
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The Influence of Technological Progress
Technological progress has been a key driving force in human civilization, constantly advancing and accelerating over time. This progress encompasses both the hardware of human development, such as advancements in tools and technology, as well as the social dimension, including the development of ideas and social networks. Technological progress intensifies and accelerates social and societal changes, leading to both continuity and increased stress and strain in society.
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