Past generations Quote by Steven Pinker
““we enjoy the peace we find today because people in past generations were appalled by the violence in their time and worked to reduce it, and so we should work to reduce the violence that remains in our time.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker, 2018
Human progress reduces violence, but remaining violence still needs active reduction today
In simple terms: Past progress lowered violence; we must keep reducing it.
Key Takeaway
Act to lower current violence.
Themes
progress
violence
responsibility
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community activism
- education
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
historical analysis
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we motivate societies to address ongoing violence?
- What policies most effectively reduce violence?
A Different Perspective
Efforts may be hampered by entrenched interests and denial.
