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A History of Good and Evil, with Hanno Sauer
Intelligence Squared
Progress and Judgement: A Double-Edged Sword
Acknowledging the concept of progress often leads to the problematic judgment of human groups as superior or inferior. This mentality can justify interventions, even violent ones, under the guise of offering a 'better' way of life. Historical examples, such as colonial encounters, highlight the moral dilemmas associated with this perspective, where the refusal to adopt imposed values could result in coercion and violence. The reluctance to embrace progress narratives reflects an awareness of these ethical implications, reinforcing a justified anti-colonial sentiment that complicates how we perceive historical improvements.
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