Culture Bites: The Paradox Of Progress
The world has come a long way in the last 100 years, writes Dave Mooney, BCM's head of planning.
Many modern comforts, such as freshly made beds with machine-washed sheets, hot showers, and cold drinks from the fridge, did not exist for our grandparents or great-grandparents.
These simple pleasures were unknown to our ancestors and people from 100 years ago.
Notably, there have been approximately 100 billion people in the history of the world.
So much of what we’ve become accustomed to, the creature comforts in life; didn’t exist for our grandparents or great grandparents.
Authors like Malthus, Nietzsche, and Thucydides are featured in this discussion.
Author's summary: Progress brings new comforts.