How is it possible that with all the fruits of progress we enjoy in our highly industrialised societies today, we still suffer? Feeling overwhelmed, anxiety and fear is prevalent? In today's episode we discuss the downside to progress.  

Today's show also has a little philosophy as we look at the Humanism & Enlightenment movements and how it informs us.  

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We discuss Steven Pinker's book Enlightenment Now