In Pursuit of Utopia #6: “…And No Man Improves”
From https://schoolsucksproject.com/and-no-man-improves-in-pursuit-of-utopia-part-6-free-a-v-634/:
Happy New Year! Here’s a free episode of our supporter-only bonus series, In Pursuit of Utopia.
About This Series:
In the 21st century, we’re living in a mosaic of fractured and failed Utopian visions from the past; socialism, social justice, liberation movements, archaic revival, radical environmentalism, and even the “information” revolution are a just a few notable examples. Whether we trace the concept of utopia back to Thomas More 500 years ago or even all the way back to Plato, the ideal world has been pursued from the top down, frequently resulting in varying degrees of dystopia for people…not at the top.
About Your Instructor:
Danny McCarthy is a SSP listener, blogger and researcher, and the author of an upcoming book on the historical pursuit of utopia. ageofutopia.info
Today, we’ve found a utopian vision we like! And very few people will die because of it! We talk about American Transcendentalism, and their “final warning” against collectivist impulses in the United States.
