Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker surveys evidence for long-term trends in human well-being and the role of reason and language in social progress. The lecture will address criticisms and the ethical limits of optimism.
A curated event at Wiener Vorlesungen (City of Vienna). Recommended by The Mindful City.
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