Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
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Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress is a defense of Enlightenment ideals, arguing that reason and science have led to unprecedented human progress in health, wealth, safety, peace, and happiness. Steven Pinker uses extensive data to show how the world has become a better place, despite common pessimism.
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Matt Ridley pointed this out Steve Pinker pointed this out but I'm a social psychologist and I play sociologist in
"🎬 How Modern Life Is Making Us Less Happy - Jonathan Haidt
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"Steven Pinker is mentioned alongside Matt Ridley in the context of continuous material improvement, and 'Enlightenment Now' is his most relevant work advocating for progress and optimism based on data."
