The Conspiracy of Progress You Were Told to Believe
By Rachel Thornfield
Length47m
About this audiobook
The myth of linear advancement, the reality of cyclical civilization, and exactly why believing in inevitable progress makes you vulnerable to manipulation systematically. This contrarian historical analysis challenges the assumption that society constantly improves over time in any meaningful way. Consider whether humanity actually progresses or merely changes without improvement over time and whether the idea of progress is itself a comforting lie we tell ourselves.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1)
GenreHistory, Philosophy
Length47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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