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What does it mean?
People often resist progress because they fear change and cling to an idealized past that never truly existed.
In plain terms
Some fear the future and try to stop history by clinging to a fake past.
What can you take from it?
Do not let fear of change stop progress.

Where it applies

  • political debates
  • social change
  • community planning

Putting it to work

  • advocate for change
  • challenge resistance
  • educate on history

Questions to consider

  • Why do people fear the future?
  • What past ideals are actually illusions?

Another view

Sometimes caution is needed to avoid reckless progress.

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