John Gray on Pessimism, Liberalism, and Theism
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Long-Term Trends and Historical Perspectives
Throughout history, there have been periods of significant improvement followed by catastrophic events. Most economic and social theories are based on a narrow historical perspective of the last 300 years, which is a small data set considering human history. By taking a broader view that includes civilizations like the Aztecs and Romans, long-term trends appear as blips. This perspective challenges the notion of continuous progress and urges a reevaluation of historical contexts.
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