Progress
With Thomas J Price
Episode 4 of the Edge of Reason podcast, hosted by Atlantic Re:think and Hauser & Wirth, titled "Progress" was published on November 1, 2023 and runs 30 minutes.
November 1, 2023 ·30m · Edge of Reason
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Summary
Progress: the belief in constant societal advancement through reason, knowledge, and education. In this episode, artist Thomas J Price and renowned scholar Steven Pinker discuss the challenges of defining human advancement and the importance of measuring both tangible and intangible progress. Image Credit: Installation view, ‘Thomas J Price, Untitled (Icon) Series,’ 2017 © Thomas J Price. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: Ken Adlard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode Description
Progress: the belief in constant societal advancement through reason, knowledge, and education.
In this episode, artist Thomas J Price and renowned scholar Steven Pinker discuss the challenges of defining human advancement and the importance of measuring both tangible and intangible progress.
Image Credit: Installation view, ‘Thomas J Price, Untitled (Icon) Series,’ 2017 © Thomas J Price. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: Ken Adlard
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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