Critiquing Pinker's Oversimplified View of the Enlightenment

The critique challenges Pinker's oversimplified view of the Enlightenment, suggesting that the role of writing and literacy in societal change may not be as straightforward. It points out a potential bias in attributing societal progress solely to written works, emphasizing the need to consider a correlation causation problem regarding empathy and literacy. The conversation raises doubts about the linear narrative of enlightenment leading directly to societal advancements, highlighting the complexity of factors involved in cultural and societal transformations.