Reasons for optimism

Intro
Not sure where this fits into the grand scheme of things... One major point basic philosophical disagreement seems to be whether or not humans can actually ever make significant progress ("progress" needing further definition); this page is for collecting evidence that humans do make progress. If anyone wants to contribute counterpoints, they can go in reasons for pessimism. --Woozle 18:54, 30 Dec 2005 (CST)

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 * Intelligentsia and criminals can work together to create a harmonious society, as long as the criminals are heavily outnumbered: Kengir uprising